How To Fix /SCDL/BO048 - Document number assignment in emergency mode

/SCDL/BO048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/BO -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Document number assignment in emergency mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/BO048 - Document number assignment in emergency mode ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/BO048 Document number assignment in emergency mode typically occurs in the context of the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly when dealing with document number assignments for business objects. This error indicates that the system is currently in "emergency mode" for document number assignment, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Issues: The number range for the specific document type may be exhausted or not properly configured.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration of the number range objects in the system.
  System Lock: The system might be locked for certain operations, preventing normal number assignment.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that are affecting the number range management.
  Custom Code: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they might interfere with the standard number assignment process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the number range settings for the relevant