How To Fix CRM_CODEX011 - OLTP: External number range is available for transaction type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_CODEX - Messages for Check Reports for Service Data Exchange

• Message number: 011

• Message text: OLTP: External number range is available for transaction type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_CODEX011 - OLTP: External number range is available for transaction type &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_CODEX011 indicates that there is an issue with the external number range for a specific transaction type in the SAP CRM system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to generate a document number for a transaction type that is configured to use an external number range, but the number range is not properly set up or is exhausted.
  Cause:
  
  External Number Range Not Defined: The external number range for the specified transaction type is not defined in the system.
  Exhausted Number Range: The external number range has been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers have been used up.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the number range settings for the transaction type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the external number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the transaction type in question.
  Ensure that the external number range is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it. This can be done in the transaction code SNRO or OBA7 (for financial documents).
  Define a new range or extend the existing range to accommodate more numbers.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the specific transaction type in the CRM system.
  Ensure that the transaction type is correctly configured to use the external number range.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or access the external number range.
  Check the user roles and profiles to ensure they have the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Maintain Number Ranges for Financial Documents
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional consultant for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_CODEX011 error and ensure that the external number range is properly configured for the transaction type in question.