How To Fix QE121 - No internal number assignment for confirmation number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QE - RM-QSS Fehlertexte zur Ergebniserfassung

• Message number: 121

• Message text: No internal number assignment for confirmation number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE121 - No internal number assignment for confirmation number ?

  The SAP error message QE121 "No internal number assignment for confirmation number" typically occurs in the context of production confirmations in the Quality Management (QM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to generate a confirmation number for a quality inspection because the internal number assignment is not configured correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The internal number range for confirmation numbers may not be defined or may be exhausted. This can happen if the number range is not set up in the system or if the defined range has been completely used up.
  Missing Configuration: The configuration for the number assignment in the relevant document type may be missing or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the number range.
  System Settings: The system settings for the specific plant or company code may not be properly configured to allow for internal number assignment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to confirmation numbers (e.g., QMEL for quality notifications).
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by adjusting the upper limit or creating a new number range.
  Make sure to activate the new number range if you create one.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that the internal number assignment is correctly set up for the relevant document types.
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create confirmations and access the number range.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or QM consultant for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test confirmation to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Object Maintenance
  SPRO - SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the QE121 error in SAP.