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

26093 - Overview

• 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