How To Fix APERB007 - Create document number range &1 with external number assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APERB - Error Messages for Periodic Posting Run

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Create document number range &1 with external number assignment

What causes this issue?

Processing was terminated since the document number range &V1& for year
&V2& is set up for internal number assignment.

System Response

You have to enter a document number range with external number
assignment for periodic posting of asset values, since the document
numbers are not assigned by Financial Accounting, but by the posting
program of Asset Accounting. External number assignment should
therefore not be equated with manual number assignment. In this case,
it means instead that number assignment is external from the point of
view of Financial Accounting.

How to fix this error?

Change number range &V1& from internal to external number assignment in
Customizing for Asset Accounting. Or check the document type entered.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APERB007 - Create document number range &1 with external number assignment ?

  The SAP error message APERB007 indicates that there is an issue with the document number range configuration for a specific document type. This error typically arises when you attempt to create a document (such as a purchase order, invoice, etc.) using an external number assignment, but the system cannot find a valid number range defined for that document type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The specified document type does not have an external number range defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range configuration may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the APERB007 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  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 trying to create.
  Ensure that there is an external number range defined for that object.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range does not exist, you will need to create it:
  
  Go to transaction code OBA7 (for financial documents) or the relevant configuration transaction for your document type.
  Create a new number range interval for the document type with external number assignment.
  
  
  If the number range exists but is not correctly configured, adjust the intervals as necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using is set to use external number assignment.
  This can typically be checked in the configuration settings for the specific document type.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify number ranges. This may require checking with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Maintain Number Ranges for Financial Documents
  OBD2: Define Document Types
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring number ranges and document types.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the APERB007 error and successfully create the document with the required number range.