How To Fix CO848 - External number assignment (select order number in number range (&1-&2))

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 848

• Message text: External number assignment (select order number in number range (&1-&2))

What causes this issue?

You have not entered an order number, however the order type for this
order requires external number assignment.

How to fix this error?

Enter a number that lies within the external number range defined for
this order type (&V1& to &V2&).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO848 - External number assignment (select order number in number range (&1-&2)) ?

  The SAP error message CO848 typically occurs when there is an issue with the external number assignment for a production order or a similar object in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to assign a number to the order because the number range defined for the order is either exhausted or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for the production orders may have been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers in the specified range have been used up.
  Incorrect Number Range Configuration: The number range may not be properly set up in the system, or the number range interval may not include the required numbers.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or assign numbers within the specified range.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the number range object in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the object name related to production orders (e.g., CO_ORDER for production orders).
  Check the number range intervals to see if they are correctly defined and if there are available numbers.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend the number range. This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by adding a new interval or increasing the upper limit of the existing interval.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create production orders. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you suspect configuration issues, review the configuration settings for production orders in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  CO01: Create Production Order
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and production order processing.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and profiles are correctly assigned to avoid authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO848 error and successfully create or assign a number to the production order.