How To Fix RY108 - Unable to assign an internal number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RY - Messages for RM Basis

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Unable to assign an internal number

What causes this issue?

So that the system saves the newly created generic transaction &V1&
under a unique name, a number from the number range interval is assigned
to the generic transaction (technical information: Number range object
RM_RIDXRT). This process failed.

System Response

The processing of the generic transaction was canceled, and the generic
transaction was not saved.

How to fix this error?

Check the interval of the number range object concerned.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RY108 - Unable to assign an internal number ?

  The SAP error message RY108, which states "Unable to assign an internal number," typically occurs when the system is unable to generate or assign a new internal number for a document or object due to various reasons. This error is often related to number range issues.
  Causes:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range for the specific document type may be exhausted, meaning that all available numbers have been used up.
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for the document type may not be defined in the system.
  Number Range Not Assigned: The number range may not be assigned to the relevant document type or object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the number range settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object and check its configuration.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that there are available numbers.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by adjusting the upper limit of the number range.
  This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by editing the number range intervals.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range:
  
  Ensure that the number range is correctly assigned to the relevant document type or object.
  This can typically be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the number range.
  This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  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: SNRO (Number Range Objects), SPRO (Customizing), SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and relevant SAP Notes for specific configurations and troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: SAP Community and other forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RY108 error in SAP.