How To Fix 30042 - Number of master record & not within external number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 30 - Service Master: Basic Data

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Number of master record & not within external number range

What causes this issue?

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

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

This key does not lie within the reserved number interval that is
derived for this master record from the service category.

How to fix this error?

Check via Customizing (number ranges, service master) which number
intervals have been created for the service category.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 30042 - Number of master record & not within external number range ?

  The SAP error message 30042, which states "Number of master record & not within external number range," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a master record (such as a vendor, customer, or material) using an external number range, but the number you are trying to use does not fall within the defined external number range for that particular master record type.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Number Range Configuration: The external number range for the master record type may not be properly configured in the system.
  Number Outside Defined Range: The number you are trying to use is outside the limits of the defined external number range.
  Number Range Assignment: The number range assigned to the specific master record type may not be set to allow external number assignment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object for the master record you are working with (e.g., for customers, it might be KNA1).
  Check the number range intervals to ensure that the range is correctly defined and that the number you are trying to use falls within this range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number you are trying to use is indeed outside the defined range, you may need to adjust the number range intervals to include the desired number.
  You can do this by editing the number range intervals in the SNRO transaction.
  
  
  
  Use a Valid Number:
  
  If you are using a specific number that is not valid, consider using a different number that falls within the defined range.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data Settings:
  
  Ensure that the master data settings for the specific record type are set to allow external number assignment. This can usually be checked in the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., FI for financial records, MM for materials).
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to number ranges or if you do not have the necessary authorizations, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SE11: To view data dictionary objects, including number range objects.
  SPRO: To access the configuration settings for various modules.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and master data configuration.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, ensure to test the creation or modification of the master record again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 30042 in SAP.