IM434 - Error during number assignment: Object not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 434

• Message text: Error during number assignment: Object not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM434 - Error during number assignment: Object not found ?

  The SAP error message IM434 ("Error during number assignment: Object not found") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or when dealing with number ranges in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid object for which it is trying to assign a number, often due to configuration issues or missing data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Number Range Object: The number range object that is supposed to be used for the transaction or document type is not defined or is missing.
  Number Range Not Assigned: The number range may not be assigned to the relevant document type or object in the configuration settings.
  Number Range Exhaustion: The number range may be exhausted, meaning that all available numbers have been used up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range object.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration of the number range settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check if the relevant number range object exists.
  Ensure that the number range is correctly defined and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range:
  
  Use transaction code OMSN (for Inventory Management) or the relevant configuration transaction to ensure that the number range is assigned to the correct document type or object.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  In transaction SNRO, check the status of the number range to see if it is exhausted. If it is, you may need to extend the number range or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range object. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to identify where the error is occurring in the code. This may require assistance from a developer or SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OMSN: Configuration for Inventory Management
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and inventory management processes.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the IM434 error in your SAP system.