How To Fix LTSK014 - Auto-numbering mechanism for task creation has failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LTSK - Messages from Task package

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Auto-numbering mechanism for task creation has failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LTSK014 - Auto-numbering mechanism for task creation has failed ?

  The SAP error message LTSK014 indicates that there is an issue with the auto-numbering mechanism for task creation in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Logistics or SAP Project System (PS) when the system is unable to generate a unique task number for a new task.
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Issues: The number range for the task creation might be exhausted or not properly defined. This can happen if the number range is set too low or if the number range object is not correctly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration errors in the task management settings or in the number range object settings.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that prevent the system from accessing or updating the number range.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the number range object related to task creation.
  Ensure that the number range is defined correctly and that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it. This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by adjusting the upper limit of the number range.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create tasks and access the number range. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check for Configuration Errors:
  
  Review the configuration settings for task management in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO) to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Database Check:
  
  If there are database issues, you may need to work with your database administrator to check for any locks or issues that could be affecting the number range.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (for configuration)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for task management and number range configuration for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the LTSK014 error in your SAP system.