How To Fix WX466 - Numbers can currently only be issued by user for object plant / &

WX466 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WX - Master data maintenance: Plant

• Message number: 466

• Message text: Numbers can currently only be issued by user for object plant / &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WX466 - Numbers can currently only be issued by user for object plant / & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WX466 - Numbers can currently only be issued by user for object plant / &
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or change a document or master data object in SAP where the number assignment is set to external (i.e., the user must enter the number manually), but the system is configured to allow number assignment only by the user for a specific object and plant combination. However, the user attempting the operation does not have the authorization or the system settings do not permit the user to issue numbers for the specified plant.
  In other words, the system expects the user to enter a number manually (external number assignment), but the user or the system configuration does not allow this for the given plant.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When creating material master records, purchase orders, or other master data/documents