How To Fix PVJ373 - Internal number assignment is not possible for the material type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PVJ - Messages for PRICAT (cf. VJ)

• Message number: 373

• Message text: Internal number assignment is not possible for the material type &

What causes this issue?

No material number was entered. The system therefore tries to assign a
number internally. However, no internal material numbers can be
assigned for this material number.

System Response

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?

Enter a material number.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PVJ373 - Internal number assignment is not possible for the material type & ?

  The SAP error message PVJ373, which states "Internal number assignment is not possible for the material type &," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of the material type in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to assign a unique internal number to a material due to certain settings or conditions.
  Causes:
  
  Material Type Configuration: The material type may not be configured correctly in the system. This includes settings related to number assignment (internal vs. external).
  Number Range Issues: The number range assigned to the material type may be exhausted or not properly defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify materials of that type.
  System Settings: There may be system-wide settings or parameters that are preventing the assignment of internal numbers.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the material type in transaction code OMSN or SPRO.
  Ensure that the number assignment is set to "Internal" if you want the system to automatically assign numbers.
  
  
  
  Review Number Ranges:
  
  Check the number range intervals for the material type using transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify materials of the specified type. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  System Parameters:
  
  Check for any system parameters that might affect number assignment. This can include settings in the material master or other related configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific material type and number assignment issues. SAP Notes can provide insights into known issues and fixes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OMSN: Configuration for Material Types
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PVJ373 error in your SAP system.