How To Fix /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO014 - Error in number assignment

/PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Error in number assignment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO014 - Error in number assignment ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO014 Error in number assignment typically occurs in the context of number assignment for business objects in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing number ranges, or problems with the underlying data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Number Range: The number range for the specific business object may not be defined or may be exhausted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for number assignment in the relevant business object may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or assign numbers to the business object.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from assigning a number correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check if the number range for the relevant object is defined and active.
  Ensure that