How To Fix 56301 - Number assignment: Number range not external

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 56 - HR TRAVEL: Messages for Trip Costs Dialog

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Number assignment: Number range not external

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56301 - Number assignment: Number range not external ?

  The SAP error message 56301, which states "Number assignment: Number range not external," typically occurs when there is an issue with the number range configuration in the SAP system. This error is often encountered when trying to create or assign a document number that is expected to be generated from an external number range, but the system is configured to use an internal number range instead.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the document type you are trying to create is set to internal instead of external. This means that the system is not allowing external number assignment for that particular document type.
  Document Type Settings: The document type you are using may not be configured to allow external number assignment.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use external number ranges.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be correctly handling number range assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the document type you are working with.
  Check the settings to see if the number range is set to "Internal" or "External." If it is set to "Internal," you may need to change it to "External" if that is the desired behavior.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Type Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code OBA7 (Document Type Configuration).
  Check the settings for the document type in question and ensure that it is configured to allow external number assignment.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create documents with external number ranges. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis or Development Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or development team to check for any custom logic or enhancements that may be affecting number range assignments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the document creation process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Document Type Configuration
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number range assignments.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on number range management for a deeper understanding of how number ranges work in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 56301 and successfully use external number ranges in your SAP system.