How To Fix W/049 - Error during automatic markdown number assignment. Termination. Error &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W/ -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Error during automatic markdown number assignment. Termination. Error &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W/049 - Error during automatic markdown number assignment. Termination. Error & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W/049 Error during automatic markdown number assignment. Termination. Error &?
  
  Cause:
  This warning/error message typically occurs during the automatic assignment of markdown numbers in SAP Retail Pricing or Promotion processes. The system tries to assign a unique markdown number automatically but encounters an issue, such as:
  
  The number range for markdown numbers is exhausted or not properly maintained.
  The number range object for markdown numbers is not correctly configured or assigned.
  There is a conflict or inconsistency in the number assignment logic.
  Custom enhancements or user exits affecting markdown number assignment are causing errors.
  Database or authorization issues preventing number assignment.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  Markdown numbers are used in SAP Retail to uniquely identify markdown documents or price reductions.
  The system uses a number range object to generate these numbers automatically.
  If the number range is not properly set up or the range is exhausted, the system cannot assign a new number, leading to this error.
  The message includes a placeholder &? which usually contains the specific error or number range object name.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SNRO or SNDP (depending on SAP version).
  Enter the number range object related to markdown numbers (e.g., PRMDOWN or similar).
  Verify that the number range intervals are defined and not exhausted.
  If exhausted, extend the number range interval.
  
  
  
  Verify Number Range Assignment:
  
  Check the customizing settings in SPRO under Retail Pricing or Promotions.
  Ensure the correct number range object is assigned for markdown number assignment.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user or background job running the process has authorization to use the number range object.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code/User Exits:
  
  If there are any user exits or BAdIs implemented for markdown processing, check for errors or incorrect logic.
  
  
  
  Check for Database Locks or Issues:
  
  Sometimes, database locks or inconsistencies can cause number assignment failures.
  Check system logs (SM21) and database locks (SM12).
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  After fixing the number range or configuration, re-run the markdown assignment process.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SNRO - Number Range Objects maintenance.
  SPRO - Customizing for Retail Pricing and Promotions.
  SM21 - System log.
  SM12 - Lock entries.
  SE38 or SE80 - To check custom code or user exits.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to markdown number assignment errors.
  Example keywords: "markdown number assignment error", "number range exhausted markdown".
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Retail Pricing and Promotions guides.
  Number range management in SAP.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error W/049 during automatic markdown number assignment is caused by issues with the number range object or its configuration. The solution involves checking and maintaining the number range intervals, verifying assignments, and ensuring proper authorizations. After correction, the process should run without termination.
  
  If you provide the exact text replacing &? or the context (transaction, process), I can help with more precise troubleshooting steps.