How To Fix 69398 - The number is not in the current master number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 398

• Message text: The number is not in the current master number range

What causes this issue?

A value was entered for internal number assignment which is outside of
the area previously defined.

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

System Response

The system rejects this number.

How to fix this error?

The next number from the number range interval is assigned via the
function <New number>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69398 - The number is not in the current master number range ?

  The SAP error message 69398, which states "The number is not in the current master number range," typically occurs when you are trying to use a number (such as a document number, invoice number, or any other number that is managed by a number range) that is not valid according to the defined number range settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number you are trying to use is outside the defined range for the specific document type or object. Each document type in SAP has a specific number range assigned to it, and if the number you are trying to use does not fall within this range, you will encounter this error.
  Number Range Status: The number range may be set to "not available" or "not active" for the current period or for the specific document type.
  Incorrect Document Type: You may be using the wrong document type that does not correspond to the number range you are trying to access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the document type you are working with.
  Check the defined number ranges to ensure that the number you are trying to use falls within the valid range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted or not defined correctly, you may need to extend the number range or create a new one.
  This can be done in the transaction code SNRO or OAVC (for number range maintenance).
  
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct document type that corresponds to the number range you are trying to access.
  You can check the configuration of document types in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary authorizations to change number ranges, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OAVC: Number Range Maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify number ranges.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.