How To Fix REBDAO047 - Number assignment was not defined on the top level of the hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REBDAO -

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Number assignment was not defined on the top level of the hierarchy

What causes this issue?

Number assignment is not defined on the highest level node of the
architectural hierarchy for the object you want to create.

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 the number assignment for all architectural object types of your
hierararchy on the highest level hierarchy node.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REBDAO047 - Number assignment was not defined on the top level of the hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message REBDAO047, which states "Number assignment was not defined on the top level of the hierarchy," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Real Estate Management (RE) module, particularly when dealing with number ranges for objects like contracts, properties, or other entities.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system is unable to find a defined number range for a specific object at the top level of the hierarchy. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Number Range Definition: The number range for the specific object type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Setup: The hierarchy for the object may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to find the appropriate number range.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to number assignment in the Real Estate Management module.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the REBDAO047 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAVN (for number range management).
  Verify that the number range for the relevant object type is defined and active.
  Ensure that the number range is assigned to the correct hierarchy level.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If the number range is missing, you will need to create it. You can do this in the same transaction (OAVN) by defining a new number range and assigning it to the appropriate object type.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchy Settings:
  
  Check the hierarchy settings for the object in question. Ensure that the top-level hierarchy is correctly defined and that it points to the correct number range.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to number range management in the Real Estate Management module for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAVN (Number Range Management) and RECN (Contract Management) for managing contracts and properties.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify number ranges and hierarchy settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the REBDAO047 error and ensure that number assignments are correctly defined in your SAP system.