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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 where number assignment is controlled.
  When number ranges are set to external assignment but the user is not authorized or the plant is not configured for external number assignment.
  When the number range object is plant-dependent and the user tries to assign a number for a plant that is not allowed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Settings:
  
  Go to transaction SNRO or SNUM.
  Check the number range object related to the document or master data you are trying to create.
  Verify if the number assignment is set to external or internal.
  If external number assignment is required, ensure the number range is properly maintained and assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Verify that the plant you are working with is correctly assigned to the number range object.
  Sometimes number ranges are plant-dependent, so the plant must be included in the number range configuration.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the authorization to issue numbers for the specific plant.
  Check authorization objects related to number assignment, such as M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Plant Data) or others depending on the object.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error to check missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Change Number Assignment Method (if applicable):
  
  If external number assignment is not necessary, consider switching to internal number assignment where the system automatically assigns numbers.
  This can be done in customizing (SPRO) under the relevant module (e.g., MM for material master, SD for sales documents).
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If authorization issues are suspected, coordinate with the security team to grant the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Number Range Objects: Each SAP document or master data type has an associated number range object that controls how numbers are assigned.
  External vs Internal Number Assignment:  
  
  Internal: System automatically assigns the next available number.  
  External: User must manually enter a number within the allowed range.
  
  
  Plant-Dependent Number Ranges: Some number ranges are configured per plant, so the plant must be correctly maintained.
  Transactions to Check Number Ranges:  
  
  SNRO - Number Range Objects  
  SNUM - Number Range Maintenance  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:  
  
  For material master: M_MATE_WRK  
  For purchase orders: EINK_BELEG  
  For other objects, check the relevant authorization objects.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WX466 indicates a mismatch between the number assignment method and the user's authorization or system configuration for the plant. To resolve it, verify number range settings, plant assignments, and user authorizations, and adjust the number assignment method if necessary.
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or object you are working with, I can give more tailored guidance.