How To Fix DOC_CHANGE_EXT016 - Number range & for document type & has no internal number assignment

DOC_CHANGE_EXT016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DOC_CHANGE_EXT - Extended Document Change

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Number range & for document type & has no internal number assignment

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DOC_CHANGE_EXT016 - Details

• The SAP error message DOC_CHANGE_EXT016 indicates that there is an issue with the number range assignment for a specific document type. The message states that the number range for the specified document type does not have internal number assignment configured. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or change a document (like an invoice, purchase order, etc.) that requires an internal number but the system is not set up to generate one for that document type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the specified document type is not set to "Internal" in the configuration settings.
  Missing Number Range: The number range object for the document type may not be defined or may not have any intervals set up.
  Document Type Settings: The document type may not be properly configured to use internal number assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and configure the number range settings for the document