How To Fix F5153 - In comp.cd &, the number range & for & has external numbers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 153

• Message text: In comp.cd &, the number range & for & has external numbers

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5153 - In comp.cd &, the number range & for & has external numbers ?

  The SAP error message F5153 indicates an issue related to number ranges in the context of financial documents. Specifically, it suggests that there is a problem with the number range configuration for a particular company code and document type, where the system is expecting internal numbers but has encountered external numbers instead.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The error typically arises when the number range for a specific document type in a company code is set to "external" but the system is trying to generate an "internal" number. This can happen if the configuration is not aligned with the document processing requirements.
  Document Type Settings: The document type may be incorrectly configured to use an internal number range while the actual number range defined is external.
  User Input: If a user is trying to enter a document manually and the system is set to expect an internal number, but the user is providing an external number, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the number range object related to the document type in question.
  Ensure that the number range is correctly set up as either "internal" or "external" based on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBD4 to check the document type settings for the company code and ensure that the number range type is correctly assigned.
  If the document type is set to use an internal number range, ensure that the corresponding number range is configured as internal.
  
  
  
  Review User Input:
  
  If the error occurs during manual entry, ensure that users are aware of the number range type they should be using (internal vs. external) and provide training if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or if changes are needed, consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant to ensure that the settings align with your organization's requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBD4: Document Type Configuration
  OBD2: Document Type Assignment to Company Code
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and document types.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error is resolved and that document processing works as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F5153 error and ensure that your number range settings are correctly configured for your financial documents in SAP.