How To Fix KM238 - No document number could be assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 238

• Message text: No document number could be assigned

What causes this issue?

The number range object COPCA_OBJ is not installed correctly in Profit
Center Accounting.

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?

Contact your system administrator and, if necessary, the SAP Hotline.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM238 - No document number could be assigned ?

  The SAP error message KM238, which states "No document number could be assigned," typically occurs in the context of document management or when trying to create or process documents in SAP. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of KM238 Error
  
  
  Number Range Issues: The most common cause is that the number range for the document type you are trying to create is either not defined, exhausted, or not properly configured.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or access the document number.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the document management system (DMS) or the specific module you are working with.
  
  
  System Settings: The system settings for document management or the specific transaction may not be correctly set up.
  
  
  Document Type Not Defined: The document type you are trying to use may not be defined in the system.
  
  
  Solutions to KM238 Error
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check the number range object related to the document type you are trying to create.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create documents. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the document type in transaction code OAC0 (for DMS) or the relevant configuration transaction for the module you are using.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Verify that the document type you are trying to use is correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the relevant configuration area.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or information that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for your specific module or the document management system for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  Support Tickets: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider raising a support ticket with SAP for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KM238 error and implement a solution to resolve it.