How To Fix CV707 - External number assignment is not possible for group &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CV - CIM messages: Update

• Message number: 707

• Message text: External number assignment is not possible for group &

What causes this issue?

You want to assign a task list group number externally. However, your
number does not lie in an interval that is permitted for external
number assignments.

How to fix this error?

Select your task list group number from an interval that is eligible
for external number assignments.
To see which intervals are eligible for external number assignment:
Look under the link <ZH>Number range for PM General task list
</>.
Select <ZH>Interval -> Display</>. On the screen <ZH>Display number
range interval</> is displayed. All the intervals displayed there, for
which the indicator is set to <ZH>Ext</> are eligible for external
number assignment.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

<DS:TRAN.OIL4>Number range for PM-General task list</>
&FURTHER_HINTS&
If you do not have authorization to display the number range consult
your system administration.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CV707 - External number assignment is not possible for group & ?

  The SAP error message CV707, which states "External number assignment is not possible for group &," typically occurs when you are trying to assign an external number range to a number assignment group that is not configured to allow external number assignment. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating or managing master data (e.g., customers, vendors, materials) in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The number assignment group you are trying to use is set up for internal number assignment only. This means that the system is not configured to allow external numbers for that specific group.
  Incorrect Number Range: You may be trying to use a number range that is not defined as external in the configuration settings.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the number assignment settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SNRO for number ranges).
  Check the number range object associated with the group you are working with.
  Ensure that the number range is set to allow external number assignment. If it is not, you may need to create a new number range that allows external assignment or modify the existing one.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Assignment Group:
  
  If you have access, you can change the settings of the number assignment group to allow external number assignment.
  This can typically be done in the customizing settings under the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Material Management).
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant. They can help you adjust the configuration or provide guidance on how to proceed.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that your user profile has the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to number assignment and configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Objects
  OBD2 - Define Number Ranges for Customers
  OBD1 - Define Number Ranges for Vendors
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range configuration and management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CV707 error and successfully configure the number assignment as needed.