How To Fix 26093 - Number & not in external number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 093

• Message text: Number & not in external number range

What causes this issue?

You want to enter document number &V1&.
In Customizing (Document management -> Control data -> Number ranges),
number assignment and number range maintenance is defined for each
document type.
You want to assign the number &V1& in an external number range, but
this number is not within the external number range defined.

How to fix this error?

Check the number ranges defined in Customizing.
Choose a number which is within a defined external number range for the
document type.
If you want a new number range to be created, contact your system
manager.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26093 - Number & not in external number range ?

  The SAP error message 26093, which states "Number & not in external number range," typically occurs when you are trying to use a number that is not defined in the external number range for a specific object or document type in SAP. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating documents, invoices, or other records that require a specific numbering format.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number you are trying to use is not included in the defined external number range for the relevant object. This can happen if the number range is not properly set up or if the number you are trying to use falls outside the defined range.
  Manual Entry: If you are manually entering a number that is not allowed by the system, you will encounter this error.
  Number Range Status: The number range might be set to "internal" when you are trying to use it externally, or vice versa.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the document type you are working with.
  Check the configuration to ensure that the external number range is correctly defined and that it includes the number you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is not defined correctly, you may need to adjust it. You can do this by:
  
  Going to transaction code SNRO.
  Selecting the appropriate number range object.
  Adjusting the intervals to include the number you want to use.
  
  
  
  
  
  Use Valid Number:
  
  Ensure that you are using a number that is within the defined external number range. If you are entering a number manually, verify that it is valid.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  If applicable, check the settings for the document type you are working with to ensure that it is configured to use the correct number range.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change number ranges or if you are unsure about the changes, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify number range settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 26093 and successfully use the required number in your SAP system.