How To Fix /SCMB/DL_DBAL_ERROR004 - An error has occurred in document number assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DL_DBAL_ERROR -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: An error has occurred in document number assignment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DL_DBAL_ERROR004 - An error has occurred in document number assignment ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DL_DBAL_ERROR004 indicates that there is an issue with document number assignment in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to generate or assign a document number for a specific transaction or document due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  
  Number Range Issues: The number range for the document type may be exhausted or not properly configured. This can happen if the number range is too small or if it has not been defined for the specific document type.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or assign document numbers.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the document type settings or number range intervals.
  
  
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that prevent the system from accessing or updating the number range table.
  
  
  System Locking: The document number assignment process may be locked due to another transaction or process that is currently running.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO to check the number range object related to the document type in question.
  Ensure that the number range is correctly defined and that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it by adding more numbers. This can be done in the same SNRO transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or assign document numbers. This can be checked in transaction SU01 for user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the document type in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the document type is correctly linked to the number range.
  
  
  
  Database Check:
  
  If there are database issues, you may need to consult with your database administrator to check for any locks or issues with the database tables.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  
  Restart the Process:
  
  If the issue is due to a temporary lock, restarting the transaction or waiting for the lock to be released may resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the SCM module to understand the document number assignment process better.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.