How To Fix JB073 - Error during number assignment. Maintain number range &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JB - General Message Class for IS-B (Development Class JBD)

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Error during number assignment. Maintain number range &

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Go to number range maintenance for accounts in Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JB073 - Error during number assignment. Maintain number range & ?

  The SAP error message JB073, which states "Error during number assignment. Maintain number range," typically occurs when there is an issue with the number range configuration for a specific object or document type in SAP. This error can arise in various modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), or others, where number ranges are used to generate unique identifiers for documents.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for the specific document type or object has not been defined in the system.
  Number Range Exhausted: The defined number range has been exhausted, meaning all available numbers have been assigned.
  Number Range Not Assigned: The number range is not assigned to the relevant document type or object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range settings.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration settings related to number ranges.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the JB073 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object (e.g., for sales orders, it might be VBAK).
  Check if the number range is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Define or Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is not defined, you can create a new number range by using transaction code SNRO or OBA7 (for specific applications).
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend the range by adjusting the upper limit or creating a new number range.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the number range is assigned to the relevant document type. This can usually be done in the configuration settings of the specific module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management).
  For example, in SD, you can check this in transaction code OVAK for sales document types.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify number range settings. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by trying to create a document that uses the number range to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Maintain Number Ranges
  OVAK: Assign Number Ranges to Sales Document Types
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to the JB073 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the JB073 error and ensure that number assignments are functioning correctly in your SAP system.