How To Fix WU466 - Number range & is not defined for automatic number assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 466

• Message text: Number range & is not defined for automatic number assignment

What causes this issue?

The selected number range is intended for external number assignment
and does not allow you to assign numbers automatically.

How to fix this error?

Select a number range which allows automatic number assignment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU466 - Number range & is not defined for automatic number assignment ?

  The SAP error message WU466 indicates that a number range is not defined for automatic number assignment in the system. This typically occurs when the system attempts to generate a new number for a document or transaction, but the required number range has not been set up or is not available for the specific object or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Definition: The number range for the specific document type or transaction has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range may be defined but not correctly assigned to the relevant document type or object.
  Number Range Status: The number range may be set to "not available" or may have been 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 defined number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check if the number range object related to the error is defined.
  If it is not defined, create a new number range by following the necessary steps to define a number range interval.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range:
  
  Use transaction code OBA7 (for document types) or the relevant configuration transaction for the specific object.
  Ensure that the number range is correctly assigned to the document type or object that is generating the error.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  In the same configuration area, check if the number range is active and has available numbers.
  If the range is exhausted, you may need to extend the range or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they have the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Assign Number Ranges to Document Types
  SNUM: Display Number Ranges
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on defining and managing number ranges.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WU466 error and ensure that the number range is properly configured for automatic number assignment in your SAP system.