How To Fix >9304 - &1 has external number assignment, choose another number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >9 - Messages for TAS

• Message number: 304

• Message text: &1 has external number assignment, choose another number range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >9304 - &1 has external number assignment, choose another number range ?

  The SAP error message "9304 &1 has external number assignment, choose another number range" typically occurs when you are trying to create a new document (like a customer, vendor, or material) using a number range that is configured for external number assignment, but the system is expecting an internal number assignment.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range you are trying to use is set up for external number assignment. This means that the system expects the user to provide a number manually rather than generating one automatically.
  Incorrect Number Range Selection: You may have selected a number range that is not appropriate for the type of document you are trying to create.
  Document Type Settings: The document type you are using may not be configured correctly to allow for the number range you are trying to use.
  
  Solution:
  
  Choose a Different Number Range: When you encounter this error, you should select a different number range that is configured for internal number assignment if you want the system to generate the number automatically.
  Provide an External Number: If you want to use the external number assignment, you need to manually enter a valid number that falls within the range defined for external assignment.
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) to check the configuration of the number range object related to the document type you are working with.
  Ensure that the number range is set up correctly for the intended use (internal or external).
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings: Check the configuration of the document type in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., for customers, use transaction OBD2; for vendors, use OBD3). Ensure that the document type is linked to the correct number range.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To view and manage number range objects.
  OBD2/OBD3: To manage customer/vendor document types and their number ranges.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number range configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your document creation in SAP.