How To Fix CRM_LEASING_CHANGE212 - External number assignment is not possible for the allocation number

CRM_LEASING_CHANGE212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_LEASING_CHANGE - Messages for Changes to Leases

• Message number: 212

• Message text: External number assignment is not possible for the allocation number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_LEASING_CHANGE212 - External number assignment is not possible for the allocation number ?

  The SAP error message CRM_LEASING_CHANGE212 indicates that there is an issue with the external number assignment for an allocation number in the context of leasing or contract management within the SAP CRM system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to assign an external number to a leasing allocation due to configuration or data issues.
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the allocation number may not be properly configured. This can happen if the number range is set to internal but the system is trying to assign an external number.
  Number Range Exhaustion: The external number range may be exhausted, meaning that all available numbers have been used up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or change the allocation number.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the leasing configuration that prevent the assignment of external numbers.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
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