How To Fix /DSD/VC_MESSAGE528 - Number range &1 is not an external number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/VC_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 528

• Message text: Number range &1 is not an external number range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/VC_MESSAGE528 - Number range &1 is not an external number range ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/VC_MESSAGE528 indicates that the number range specified is not an external number range. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's DSD (Direct Store Delivery) module when trying to create or process documents that require a specific number range.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Number Range Configuration: The number range you are trying to use is defined as an internal number range in the system, but the process you are executing requires an external number range.
  Document Type Settings: The document type associated with the transaction may be configured to use an external number range, but the number range assigned is not set up as external.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the DSD process.
  Verify if the number range is set as external. If it is not, you may need to create a new external number range or modify the existing one.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBA7 to check the document type settings.
  Ensure that the document type you are using is linked to the correct external number range.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the number range. This can be done through transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and reviewing the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to number ranges or document types, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Number Range Management: Understanding how number ranges work in SAP is crucial. External number ranges allow users to manually assign numbers, while internal number ranges are automatically generated by the system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on number range configuration and management.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  OBA7: Document Type Configuration
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the correct number range is being used for your DSD processes.