How To Fix BK802 - The number range is not external

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document

• Message number: 802

• Message text: The number range is not external

What causes this issue?

An unforseen system error has occurred: The given document number is
not from a external number range.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Enter an external document number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK802 - The number range is not external ?

  The SAP error message BK802, which states "The number range is not external," typically occurs when you are trying to create or post a document that requires an external number range, but the system is configured to use an internal number range instead. This can happen in various financial transactions, such as creating invoices or journal entries.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the document type you are trying to use is set to internal rather than external. In SAP, number ranges can be defined as either internal (automatically generated by the system) or external (manually entered by the user).
  Document Type Settings: The specific document type you are using may not be configured to allow external number assignment.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorization to use external number ranges.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object for the document type you are working with (e.g., for accounting documents, it might be FBNR).
  Check the settings to see if the number range is set to internal. If you need it to be external, you may need to create a new external number range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Type Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code OBY6 (for Financial Accounting) or OBA7 (for other document types).
  Check the settings for the document type you are using and ensure that it is configured to allow external number assignment.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use external number ranges. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the configuration, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to make the required adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBY6: Document Type Configuration
  OBA7: Document Type Settings
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  Testing: After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BK802 error and successfully use the external number range as needed.