How To Fix /SCDL/DL_DBAL_ERROR004 - Error in internal number assignment: object &1, number range &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/DL_DBAL_ERROR -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Error in internal number assignment: object &1, number range &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/DL_DBAL_ERROR004 - Error in internal number assignment: object &1, number range &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/DL_DBAL_ERROR004 indicates an issue with internal number assignment related to a specific object and number range. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Data Lifecycle Management (DLM) or similar modules where number ranges are used to manage unique identifiers for various objects.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The specified number range may have been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers in that range have been assigned.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings for the object in question.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that prevent the system from correctly assigning a number.
  Custom Code: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they might be interfering with the standard number assignment process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the status of the number range for the specified object. Ensure that there are available numbers.
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it or create a new number range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Configuration:
  
  If the configuration is incorrect, you may need to adjust the settings in the number range object. This can be done in transaction SNRO by selecting the appropriate object and modifying its settings.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check for Database Issues:
  
  If there are database-related issues, you may need to consult with your database administrator or check the database logs for any errors.
  
  
  
  Debug Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it is not causing conflicts with the number assignment process.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check the structure of the object)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on number range management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to SAP support for further assistance.