How To Fix SAPBC_GLOBAL855 - Error in internal number assignment for customer ID

SAPBC_GLOBAL855 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPBC_GLOBAL - Messages for Package SAPBC_GLOBAL

• Message number: 855

• Message text: Error in internal number assignment for customer ID

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SAPBC_GLOBAL855 - Details

• The SAP error message SAPBC_GLOBAL855 indicates that there is an issue with the internal number assignment for a customer ID. This error typically arises when the system is unable to generate or assign a unique identifier for a customer due to various reasons. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Issues: The number range for customer IDs may be exhausted or not properly configured. This can happen if the number range is too small or if it has not been maintained correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify customer IDs.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration errors in the customer master data settings or in the number range settings.
  System Errors: There could be a temporary system error or inconsistency in the database that is preventing the assignment of a new customer ID.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO