How To Fix WA622 - Linkage number cannot be generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 622

• Message text: Linkage number cannot be generated

What causes this issue?

The key of the instance linkage table required to enter an instance
linkage could not be created.

System Response

The action was terminated, the entry was not made.

How to fix this error?

Check the number range object SWE_EVTID. Make sure that the range of
valid numbers specified there is not already used.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA622 - Linkage number cannot be generated ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WA622 - "Linkage number cannot be generated":
  
  Error Message:
  WA622 - Linkage number cannot be generated
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP when the system tries to generate a linkage number (also called a reference number or assignment number) automatically but fails. The linkage number is often used to link related documents or transactions, such as in financial postings, asset accounting, or logistics processes.
  Common causes include:
  
  Number range exhaustion or unavailability: The number range object assigned for generating the linkage number has no available numbers left.
  Incorrect or missing number range configuration: The number range interval for the linkage number is not properly maintained or assigned.
  Custom logic or user-exits: Custom code or user-exits that influence the generation of linkage numbers may be causing the failure.
  Authorization issues: The user or process may lack authorization to access or use the number range.
  Data inconsistencies: Corrupted or inconsistent data in the relevant tables that manage linkage numbers.
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  Asset Accounting (e.g., during asset transactions)
  Financial Accounting postings
  Logistics documents where linkage numbers are used
  Custom developments or enhancements that generate linkage numbers
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SNRO or SNUM (depending on SAP version).
  Enter the relevant number range object related to the linkage number (e.g., ANLN1 for asset numbers, or a custom object).
  Check if the number range intervals are defined and if there are available numbers left.
  If the number range is exhausted, create a new interval or extend the existing one.
  
  
  
  Verify Assignment of Number Range:
  
  Ensure that the number range object is correctly assigned in the customizing settings.
  For example, in Asset Accounting, check the number range assignment in SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Asset Accounting ? Organizational Structures ? Maintain Number Ranges for Asset Master Records.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code/User-Exits:
  
  Review any custom enhancements or user-exits that might influence linkage number generation.
  Debug the process to identify where the failure occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or background job has the necessary authorizations to generate numbers from the number range.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Checks:
  
  Run consistency checks on relevant tables (e.g., asset master tables, document tables).
  Use standard SAP reports or tools to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WA622 for your specific SAP version and module.
  Apply any relevant patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO - Number Range Objects maintenance
  SNUM - Number Range Intervals maintenance
  Module-specific customizing transactions (e.g., AS01/AS02 for asset master data)
  
  
  
  Related Tables:
  
  Number range intervals are stored in tables like NRIV.
  Linkage or assignment numbers may be stored in module-specific tables.
  
  
  
  Debugging Tips:
  
  Use transaction ST22 to check for dumps related to this error.
  Use SM13 to check for update failures.
  Debug the program or function module where the linkage number is generated.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Number range exhausted or misconfigured, authorization issues, custom code errors
  
  
  Solution
  Check and extend number ranges, verify configuration, check authorizations, debug code
  
  
  Where to check
  SNRO/SNUM, customizing, user-exits, authorizations, SAP Notes
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with a specific module or transaction, please let me know!