How To Fix E0588 - Interval & for number range & is not internal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 588

• Message text: Interval & for number range & is not internal

What causes this issue?

An IDoc is to be created with the basic IDoc type &v3& and extension
type &v4&.
However, this combination does not yet exist as an IDoc type and should
therefore be generated automatically.
To name the IDoc type, a number is used from the interval &v1& of the
number range &v2&.
This number range interval, however, does not have an internal number
assignment.

System Response

The combination cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0588 - Interval & for number range & is not internal ?

  The SAP error message E0588, which states "Interval & for number range & is not internal," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of number ranges in the SAP system. This error indicates that the specified number range interval is not set up correctly or is not recognized as an internal number range.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Number Range Configuration: The number range object may not be configured properly in the system. This could be due to missing intervals or incorrect settings.
  External vs. Internal Number Ranges: The system is expecting an internal number range, but the specified range is set as external or is not defined as internal.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified number range.
  Transport Issues: If the number range configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object and check the intervals defined for it.
  Ensure that the interval is set as "Internal" and that it is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Settings:
  
  If the number range is set as external, you may need to change it to internal if that is the requirement.
  If the interval is missing, you can create a new interval for the number range.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the number range. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the number range was transported, ensure that all necessary configurations were included in the transport request.
  You may need to reconfigure the number range in the target system if the transport did not include all necessary settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there is any custom code that interacts with the number range, review it to ensure it is not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check the underlying table if needed)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number range errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the E0588 error in your SAP system.