How To Fix EI331 - Different number range objects were allocated to output &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 331

• Message text: Different number range objects were allocated to output &1

What causes this issue?

Plant-dependent entries with different number range objects exist for
output type <ZH>&V1&</>. For example, a deviating number range object
was found for output &V1& with plant <ZH>&V2&</>.
Differing plant-dependent settings in print control for foreign trade
output could cause problems when you try to output message &V1&. This
is especially true for business documents (SD billing documents) whose
document items are supplied by different plants (multiple-plant
business documents). If deviating plant-dependent entries exist in the
foreign trade print contol for this plant, the system terminates output
of message &V1&.
The output of message &V1& in a single-plant business document is not
affected, however.

System Response

The system informs you of this fact.

How to fix this error?

Check your settings. If possible, maintain the plant-dependent entries
for output &V1& using identical number range objects.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI331 - Different number range objects were allocated to output &1 ?

  The SAP error message EI331, which states "Different number range objects were allocated to output &1," typically occurs in the context of output management in SAP, particularly when dealing with output types and their associated number ranges.
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is a mismatch between the number range objects assigned to the output type and the actual output being processed. Specifically, it indicates that the system is trying to use an output type that is linked to a different number range object than what is expected for the current document or transaction.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE (or SPRO for configuration).
  Navigate to the relevant application area (e.g., Sales, Purchasing) and find the output type that is causing the issue.
  Verify the number range object assigned to the output type.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Object Assignment:
  
  In the same configuration area, check the number range object assigned to the output type.
  Ensure that the number range object is correctly defined and that the number ranges are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Document Settings:
  
  Check the document settings (e.g., sales order, purchase order) to ensure that the correct output type is being used.
  Make sure that the document type is compatible with the output type and its associated number range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Output Determination:
  
  If necessary, adjust the output determination procedure to ensure that the correct output type is selected based on the document type and other criteria.
  
  
  
  Test the Output:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the output generation again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  SNRO: Number Range Objects Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps related to output management and number ranges.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EI331 error in your SAP system.