How To Fix 6A653 - External number of contract is not within valid area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6A - Real estate messages rent adjustment

• Message number: 653

• Message text: External number of contract is not within valid area

What causes this issue?

The number you have specified for this contract is outside the defined
external number range (&V1& to &V2&).

How to fix this error?

Enter a number within the number range.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6A653 - External number of contract is not within valid area ?

  The SAP error message 6A653 ("External number of contract is not within valid area") typically occurs when there is an issue with the external number range for contracts in the SAP system. This error is often related to the configuration of number ranges for contract documents in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The external number range for contracts may not be properly defined or may have been exceeded. This can happen if the number range is set to a specific interval and the number being used falls outside of that interval.
  Number Range Assignment: The contract type may not be correctly assigned to a number range that allows for the external number being used.
  Document Type Issues: The document type associated with the contract may not have a valid number range assigned to it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to contracts (e.g., EKKO for purchasing contracts).
  Verify that the number range is correctly defined and that the external number you are trying to use falls within the defined range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it. This can be done by editing the number range intervals in the configuration.
  Ensure that the number range is set to allow external numbering if that is required for your business process.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant configuration for contract types and ensure that the document type is correctly assigned to a valid number range.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the creation of a new contract to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: For managing number ranges.
  SPRO: For accessing the configuration settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing number ranges and contract configurations.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges and configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues specific to your SAP environment.