How To Fix M8385 - Company code &2 with interval &4 has incorrect number assignment type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 385

• Message text: Company code &2 with interval &4 has incorrect number assignment type

What causes this issue?

The system cannot post the document, since in FI a different type of
number assignment is configured for the leading company code, &V1&, to
that for the clearing company code, &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Number range interval &V4& has been determined for document type &V3&.
In Customizing, set number range interval &V4& for company code &V2& in
'Number range for document types in FI' to the correct type of number
assignment <DS:SIMG.OLMROMR4>Maintain Document Types and Number Ranges
</>.
If external number assignment is defined for company code &V1& and
interval &V4&, external number assignment must also be configured for
&V2&.
If internal number assignment is defined for company code &V1& and
interval &V4&, internal number assignment must also be configured for
&V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8385 - Company code &2 with interval &4 has incorrect number assignment type ?

  The SAP error message M8385 indicates that there is an issue with the number assignment type for a specific company code and interval. This error typically arises in the context of number ranges for material documents, purchase orders, or other related transactions in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message M8385 is triggered when the number assignment type for a specified company code and interval is not set up correctly. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range intervals for the company code may not be properly defined in the system.
  Missing Number Range: The number range for the specified interval may not exist or may not be assigned to the company code.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the settings for number ranges, such as using a number range that is not compatible with the document type or company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the document type you are working with (e.g., material documents, purchase orders).
  Verify that the number range intervals are correctly defined for the specific company code.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Intervals:
  
  If the intervals are incorrect or missing, you can create or adjust them using the transaction code OBA7 (for number range maintenance).
  Ensure that the intervals are correctly assigned to the relevant company code and that the number assignment type is appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using is correctly configured to use the specified number range.
  You can check this in the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., MM, SD, etc.).
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Number Range Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Modules: This error can occur in various modules, including Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), and Financial Accounting (FI).
  Number Assignment Types: Understand the different types of number assignments (e.g., internal vs. external) and ensure that the correct type is being used for your transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the M8385 error message in SAP.