How To Fix CKMLGRIR017 - External number assignment not supported for &1 &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLGRIR - GR/IR Account Maintenance

• Message number: 017

• Message text: External number assignment not supported for &1 &2 &3 &4

What causes this issue?

Account maintenance does <ZH>not</> support <ZH>external</> number
assignment.

System Response

The system determined that the number range &V1& in company code &V3&
for fiscal year &V4& is set for number range object &V2& with external
number assignment.

How to fix this error?

As long as no number has been assigned in number range &V1&, change the
number range to internal number assignment. Otherwise, create a new
number range with internal number assignement and assign this to the
transaction type 'account maintenance'.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLGRIR017 - External number assignment not supported for &1 &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message CKMLGRIR017, which states "External number assignment not supported for &1 &2 &3 &4," typically occurs in the context of the Material Ledger (ML) and the Goods Movement/Invoice Verification processes. This error indicates that there is an issue with the number assignment for a specific document type or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  External Number Assignment: The error usually arises when the system is trying to use an external number assignment for a document type that does not support it. In SAP, certain document types are configured to use internal number assignment only.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the document type in question may not allow for external number assignment.
  Document Type: The specific document type (e.g., material documents, invoice documents) may not be set up to handle external number ranges.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in question (e.g., via transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Material Management or Financial Accounting where document types are defined.
  Ensure that the document type is set to allow external number assignment if that is required for your business process.
  
  
  
  Use Internal Number Assignment:
  
  If external number assignment is not necessary, consider switching to internal number assignment for the document type. This can often resolve the issue without further configuration changes.
  
  
  
  Review Number Ranges:
  
  Check the number range settings for the document type. Ensure that the number range is correctly defined and that it is active.
  You can check this in transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and ensure that the number range is correctly assigned to the document type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to the specific error message for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and number ranges, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing Implementation Guide)
  SNRO (Number Range Objects)
  CKMLCP (Material Ledger Closing)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for information on Material Ledger and document types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CKMLGRIR017 error and implement a suitable solution.