How To Fix RDB_REC005 - Error during number assignment for single records

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDB_REC - RDB Individual Records

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Error during number assignment for single records

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDB_REC005 - Error during number assignment for single records ?

  The SAP error message RDB_REC005, which indicates "Error during number assignment for single records," typically occurs during the process of number assignment in various SAP modules, such as when creating or updating records that require unique identifiers (like document numbers, customer numbers, etc.). This error can arise due to several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Issues: The number range for the specific object (e.g., customer, vendor, document) may be exhausted or not properly defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the number range settings in the relevant SAP module.
  Database Locking: The database might be locked due to another transaction, preventing the number assignment from being completed.
  Custom Code: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they might interfere with the standard number assignment process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the number range object related to the error.
  Ensure that the number range is defined correctly and that there are available numbers in the range.
  If the range is exhausted, you may need to extend it.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., customer master, vendor master) to ensure that the number range is correctly set up.
  Use transaction codes like OBAS (for document number ranges) or relevant configuration transactions for the specific module.
  
  
  
  Database Lock Check:
  
  Check if there are any locks on the database that might be preventing the number assignment. You can use transaction SM12 to view and manage locks.
  
  
  
  Debugging Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure it does not interfere with the standard number assignment process. Debugging may be necessary to identify issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SM12: Display and Manage Locks
  OBAS: Number Range Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RDB_REC005 error in SAP.