How To Fix 5A363 - No valid interval found (external number assignment)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 363

• Message text: No valid interval found (external number assignment)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A363 - No valid interval found (external number assignment) ?

  The SAP error message 5A363: No valid interval found (external number assignment) typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid number range interval for an external number assignment. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating documents, master data, or other objects that require a unique identifier.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Number Range Interval: The number range interval for the specific object type (e.g., sales orders, purchase orders) may not be defined or may have been deleted.
  Number Range Status: The number range may be set to "not available" or "closed," meaning that no new numbers can be assigned.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for external number assignment may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object and check if there are valid intervals defined.
  If intervals are missing, you may need to create a new interval or adjust existing ones.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Status:
  
  Ensure that the number range is set to "available" and not closed.
  You can do this in the same SNRO transaction by selecting the appropriate number range and checking its status.
  
  
  
  Review External Number Assignment Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for external number assignment in the relevant application area (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management).
  Ensure that the settings are correctly configured to allow for external number assignment.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range.
  This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object type you are working with to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SNRO (Number Range Objects), SU53 (Authorization Check), SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to number ranges.
  Configuration Guides: Refer to SAP configuration guides for the specific module you are working with (e.g., SD, MM) for detailed steps on setting up number ranges.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message 5A363 in SAP.