How To Fix OIUCM018 - Error in number assignment.

OIUCM018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUCM - E&P Common Messages Across All Sub-Systems

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Error in number assignment.

What causes this issue?

When assigning a number for the &V1& an error occurred. It is possible
that the number range has not been fully maintained.

How to fix this error?

You should check the definition of the number range &V2& for the number
range object &V3&.
Start transaction <DS:TRAN.SNUM>SNUM</>, supply field NRIV-OBJECT with
&V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUCM018 - Error in number assignment. ?

  The SAP error message OIUCM018, which states "Error in number assignment," typically occurs in the context of the Oil and Gas industry solution (SAP OIL) when there is an issue with the assignment of document numbers or other identifiers within the system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing number ranges, or problems with the underlying data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Number Ranges: The number range for the document type you are trying to create may not be defined or may be exhausted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for number assignment in the relevant module may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the document.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from assigning a number correctly.
  System Errors: Temporary system issues or bugs can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
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