How To Fix 26092 - Maintain either internal or external number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 092

• Message text: Maintain either internal or external number range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26092 - Maintain either internal or external number range ?

  The SAP error message 26092, "Maintain either internal or external number range," typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage an object (like a document, master data, etc.) that requires a number assignment, but the system is not configured to provide a valid number range for that object.
  Cause:
  This error arises when:
  
  The number range for the object you are trying to create is not defined in the system.
  The number range is defined, but it is not set to either internal or external.
  The configuration for the number range is incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the number range is properly defined in the system. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Access the Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object name (you may need to know which object is causing the error).
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Settings:
  
  In the number range object, check if there are any defined intervals.
  Ensure that either an internal number range or an external number range is defined.
  
  
  
  Define Number Ranges:
  
  If no number ranges are defined, you can create a new interval:
  
  Click on "Intervals" and then "Insert Interval."
  Define the interval with a valid range of numbers.
  Specify whether it is an internal or external number range.
  
  
  
  
  
  Activate the Number Range:
  
  Make sure that the number range is active and not locked.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify number ranges.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, try to perform the action that previously resulted in the error to confirm that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SNUM: Number Range Maintenance
  OBA7: Number Range Maintenance for Document Types
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance, as they may have more insights into the specific configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 26092 and ensure that the number range is correctly maintained in your SAP system.