How To Fix CO081 - External number is not in the number interval (&-&)

CO081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 081

• Message text: External number is not in the number interval (&-&)

What causes this issue?

You have entered an order number which is not within the external
number range defined for this order type (&V1& to &V2&).

How to fix this error?

Enter a number from the external number range.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO081 - External number is not in the number interval (&-&) ?

  The SAP error message CO081, which states "External number is not in the number interval (&-&)," typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document (such as a production order, cost center, etc.) that requires a number from a specific number range, but the number you are trying to use is not valid within that range.
  
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number you are trying to use is outside the defined number range for the object you are working with. Each object in SAP (like production orders, cost centers, etc.) has a specific number range defined in the system.
  Number Range Not Assigned: The number range may not be assigned to the relevant object type, or the number range may be closed for new entries.
  Manual Entry: If you are manually entering a number, it may not fall within the allowed range.
  Number Range Status: The number range might be set to