How To Fix REBPBP016 - Error in number assignment of business partner

REBPBP016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REBPBP - Business Partner

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Error in number assignment of business partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REBPBP016 - Error in number assignment of business partner ?

  The SAP error message REBPBP016, which indicates "Error in number assignment of business partner," typically occurs when there is an issue with the number assignment for business partners in the SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues, number range problems, or data inconsistencies.
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Issues: The number range for business partners may not be properly defined or may be exhausted.
  Configuration Errors: The configuration settings for business partner number assignment may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify business partners.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from assigning a number to the business partner.
  System Errors: Temporary system errors or issues with the database can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the number range object for business partners (usually BUPA).
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