How To Fix DNO003 - External number assignment, enter notification number


DNO003 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: DNO - Messages for General Notifications

  • Message number: 003

  • Message text: External number assignment, enter notification number

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  • What causes this issue?

    You selected a notification type which was set for external number
    number assignment in Customizing.

    System Response

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

    How to fix this error?

    You must assign the notification number externally. In Customizing, you
    can determine which number range is valid for this notification type.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DNO003 - External number assignment, enter notification number ?
    The SAP error message DNO003 ("External number assignment, enter notification number") typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a notification in SAP, but the system requires you to enter a notification number manually. This is often related to the configuration of number ranges for notifications in the system.
    
    Cause: External Number Assignment: The system is configured to use external number assignment for notifications, meaning that users must manually enter a notification number instead of the system generating one automatically. Number Range Configuration: The number range for notifications may not be properly set up or may be exhausted. User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorization to create a notification with an automatically assigned number.
    Solution: Enter Notification Number: If the system is set to external number assignment, you need to manually enter a valid notification number when prompted. Check Number Range Configuration: Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects). Look for the object

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