How To Fix FICA_COLIO_CUST020 - External number ranges are not allowed

FICA_COLIO_CUST020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICA_COLIO_CUST -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: External number ranges are not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICA_COLIO_CUST020 - External number ranges are not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FICA_COLIO_CUST020 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of external number ranges in the context of the Financial Contract Accounting (FICA) module. This error typically arises when the system is trying to use an external number range for a document or transaction that is not allowed in the current configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  External Number Range Configuration: The system is configured to use internal number ranges for certain document types, but an attempt is made to use an external number range.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may not be set up to allow external number ranges.
  Transaction Settings: The specific transaction or process being executed may not support external number ranges.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to the FICA module (e.g., FICA or FICAA).
  Verify the settings for