How To Fix 06376 - Number entered not within external number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 376

• Message text: Number entered not within external number range

What causes this issue?

The number you entered is not within the interval defined for info
records.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE EINGABE_PRUEFEN_NA LANGUAGE EN
INCLUDE SYSADMIN_NA LANGUAGE EN
The latter can maintain the number ranges using the Implementation
Guide (IMG): <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMEOMEO>Define number ranges</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06376 - Number entered not within external number range ?

  The SAP error message "06376 - Number entered not within external number range" typically occurs when you are trying to enter a document number or an external number that does not fall within the defined range for that particular number assignment in the SAP system. This can happen in various transactions, such as creating invoices, purchase orders, or other documents that require a unique identifier.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number you are trying to enter is outside the defined external number range for the document type you are working with. Each document type in SAP has a specific range of numbers that can be used.
  Number Range Status: The number range may be set to "internal" when you are trying to use it as "external" or vice versa.
  Number Range Not Assigned: The document type may not have a number range assigned to it, or the assigned range may be exhausted.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorization to use the specified number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object (e.g., for invoices, it might be FBN1).
  Check the defined external number ranges and ensure that the number you are trying to enter falls within this range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it. This can be done in transaction code SNRO or OBA7 (for financial documents).
  Ensure that the number range is set to "external" if you are entering an external number.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBA7 to check the number range assignment for the specific document type you are working with.
  Ensure that the document type is correctly configured to use the appropriate number range.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the specified number range. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Use Internal Numbering:
  
  If applicable, consider using the internal number assignment instead of external, if that fits your business process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Maintain Number Ranges for Document Types
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check the underlying table for number ranges)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to number ranges and error message 06376. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on number range management for a deeper understanding of how number ranges work in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully enter the required number within the defined range.