How To Fix /SCDL/DL_DBAL_ERROR023 - Error during external document number assignment obj. &1 no. range &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/DL_DBAL_ERROR -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Error during external document number assignment obj. &1 no. range &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/DL_DBAL_ERROR023 - Error during external document number assignment obj. &1 no. range &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/DL_DBAL_ERROR023 typically indicates an issue with the assignment of external document numbers in the context of document management or data archiving. This error can occur when the system is unable to assign a document number from the specified number range due to various reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Issues: The specified number range may not be defined correctly, or it may be exhausted (i.e., all numbers in the range have been used).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified number range.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the number range settings or in the document management system.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies in the database that prevent the assignment of the document number.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the number range object specified in the error message.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that it is not exhausted. If it is exhausted, you may need to extend the number range.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the number range. This can be checked in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or by reviewing the user's roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Check Document Management Settings:
  
  If the error is related to document management, check the settings in transaction OAC0 (Document Management System) to ensure that everything is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  System Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and short dumps (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages or information that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  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
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  OAC0 - Document Management System Configuration
  SM21 - System Log
  ST22 - Dump Analysis
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to number range management and document management systems for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SCDL/DL_DBAL_ERROR023 error message.