How To Fix JBDVT146 - Number assignment for the internal turnover number is external

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBDVT - Messages for Variable Transaction

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Number assignment for the internal turnover number is external

What causes this issue?

The internal number for turnovers is a unique technical key that is to
be assigned internally. A number range object, in which the number
assignment for number range interval '01' has to be set to internal, is
assigned to the internal number. However, the number assignment was set
to external.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Set the number assignment for number range interval '01' to internal.
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Transaction Key</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBDVT146 - Number assignment for the internal turnover number is external ?

  The SAP error message JBDVT146, which states "Number assignment for the internal turnover number is external," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Joint Venture Accounting (JVA) module. This error indicates that the system is trying to assign an internal turnover number, but the configuration is set to use an external number assignment instead.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by a mismatch in the configuration settings for number assignment in the JVA module. Specifically, it occurs when:
  
  The system is configured to expect an internal number assignment for turnover numbers, but the settings or the transaction being processed is set to use external number assignment.
  There may be inconsistencies in the number range settings or the number assignment type defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBA7 or SNRO to check the number range settings for the turnover numbers.
  Ensure that the number range is correctly defined and that it matches the expected type (internal or external).
  
  
  
  Review JVA Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the JVA configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Check the settings under "Joint Venture Accounting" to ensure that the number assignment type is correctly set for the turnover numbers.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Type Settings:
  
  If applicable, check the document type settings related to the turnover numbers to ensure they are configured to use the correct number assignment type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to JVA and number assignment to ensure that all configurations are in line with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBA7: Number Range Maintenance
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on number assignment in JVA.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on Joint Venture Accounting and number assignment configurations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the JBDVT146 error in your SAP system.