How To Fix T7221 - For rollover/premature settlement, number must be assigned internally

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T7 - Forex entry

• Message number: 221

• Message text: For rollover/premature settlement, number must be assigned internally

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Number for transactions resulting from rollover and premature settlement
must be assigned internally.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T7221 - For rollover/premature settlement, number must be assigned internally ?

  The SAP error message T7221, which states "For rollover/premature settlement, number must be assigned internally," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with rollover or premature settlement processes in SAP's Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system is configured to expect an internally assigned number for a transaction, but it is either not provided or incorrectly set up. The specific scenarios that can lead to this error include:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the relevant transaction type (e.g., rollover or premature settlement) may not be properly defined or activated in the system.
  Transaction Type Settings: The transaction type used for the rollover or premature settlement may not be configured to allow for internal number assignment.
  User Input: If the user is trying to manually enter a number instead of allowing the system to generate one, this can trigger the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the T7221 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the relevant number range object associated with the rollover or premature settlement.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that the internal number assignment is activated.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the relevant transaction type in Asset Accounting.
  Ensure that the transaction type is set to use internal number assignment. This can typically be found in the configuration path: 
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Transactions > Define Transaction Types.
  
  
  Check the settings for the specific transaction type related to rollover or premature settlement.
  
  
  
  User Input:
  
  If the error occurs due to manual input, ensure that users are instructed to leave the number field blank so that the system can generate the number automatically.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting to understand the configuration and processes related to rollover and premature settlement.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide patches related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the T7221 error and ensure that your rollover or premature settlement transactions can be processed correctly.