How To Fix 61512 - Number range not planned for external allocation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 512

• Message text: Number range not planned for external allocation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61512 - Number range not planned for external allocation ?

  The SAP error message 61512, "Number range not planned for external allocation," typically occurs when you are trying to create or allocate a document (such as a purchase order, sales order, etc.) that requires a number from a number range that has not been configured for external allocation. This can happen in various modules, including MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), and others.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the document type you are trying to create is not set up to allow external number assignment. This means that the system is expecting to generate numbers internally, but the configuration does not support it.
  Document Type Settings: The specific document type you are using may not have been configured correctly in the number range settings.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object for the document type you are working with (e.g., for purchase orders, it might be EKKO).
  Check the number range intervals to see if they are set up for external allocation. If not, you may need to create or modify the number range interval to allow for external assignment.
  
  
  
  Modify Number Range Settings:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can adjust the settings to allow external number assignment. This typically involves:
  
  Setting the number range to "External" in the configuration.
  Ensuring that the number range is active and has sufficient numbers available.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code OMSR (for MM) or OVAK (for SD) to check the document type settings.
  Ensure that the document type is linked to the correct number range and that the settings allow for external number assignment.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create documents using the specified number range. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis or SAP Support:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SNRO (Number Range Objects), OMSR (Document Type Configuration for MM), OVAK (Document Type Configuration for SD), PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes related to number range configuration and document types.
  Testing: After making changes, test the document creation process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 61512.