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

56301 - Overview

• 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