How To Fix >3090 - Number range interval &1 is flagged as external

>3090 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >3 - Lock management messages

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Number range interval &1 is flagged as external

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >3090 - Number range interval &1 is flagged as external ?

  The SAP error message 3090 indicates that a number range interval is flagged as external, which means that the system expects the number assignment to be handled externally rather than automatically by SAP. This can occur in various contexts, such as when creating documents, master data, or other entities that require unique identifiers.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  The number range interval you are trying to use is set to "external" in the configuration.
  The system is attempting to generate a number automatically, but the configuration does not allow it because it is set to be managed externally.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the error.
  Check the intervals defined for that object. If the interval is marked as "external," it means that you need to provide the number manually or configure it to