How To Fix 8N1007 - External number range assignment for doc.type & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8N1 - Messages for Accounting (Greek Localization)

• Message number: 007

• Message text: External number range assignment for doc.type & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8N1007 - External number range assignment for doc.type & & ?

  The SAP error message 8N1007 indicates that there is an issue with the external number range assignment for a specific document type. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid external number range for the specified document type, which can prevent the creation of new documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Assignment: The document type in question does not have an external number range assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the number range may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Number Range Status: The number range may be set to "not available" or may have been exhausted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  
  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.
  Ensure that there is an external number range defined and that it is correctly assigned to the document type.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range:
  
  If the number range is missing, you can create a new external number range for the document type.
  Use transaction code OBA7 to maintain the number range assignment for the document type.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Ensure that the number range is not exhausted. You can do this by checking the current number range values.
  If the range is exhausted, you may need to extend the number range or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the number range. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the document type and number range configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Maintain Number Range for Document Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 8N1007 and ensure that the external number range assignment for the document type is correctly configured.