How To Fix 30041 - Number range & is not an external number range


30041 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 30 - Service Master: Basic Data

  • Message number: 041

  • Message text: Number range & is not an external number range

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  • What causes this issue?

    You wish to create a service master and have assigned a key for it.

    System Response

    No external number range has been defined for the service category
    entered.

    How to fix this error?

    If you wish to assign an external number, invoke the function for
    maintaining the number ranges for the service master (in Customizing).
    Determine the group to which the service category you are using
    belongs. Extend the number interval of this group by adding an external
    number range.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 30041 - Number range & is not an external number range ?
    The SAP error message "30041 Number range & is not an external number range" typically occurs when you are trying to use a number range that is defined as internal, but you are attempting to assign an external number to it. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating documents, master data, or other entities that require a number range.
    
    Cause: Number Range Configuration: The number range you are trying to use is configured as an internal number range in the system. Internal number ranges automatically generate numbers by the system, while external number ranges allow users to manually enter numbers. Incorrect Number Assignment: You may be trying to manually enter a number in a field that is linked to an internal number range. Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, they might be incorrectly configured to expect an external number when the number range is

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