How To Fix FIN_SEPA_EN004 - Number range interval &1 cannot be external for paying company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_SEPA_EN - Messages for SEPA Mandates in FIN

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Number range interval &1 cannot be external for paying company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_SEPA_EN004 - Number range interval &1 cannot be external for paying company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message FIN_SEPA_EN004 indicates that there is an issue with the number range interval for a specific paying company code. This error typically arises when the system is trying to generate a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) payment file, and it encounters a configuration problem with the number range settings.
  Cause:
  The error message occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the payment documents is set to "internal" instead of "external" for the specified company code. In SAP, external number ranges allow users to manually enter numbers, while internal ranges are automatically generated by the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the number range intervals may not be correctly defined in the configuration for the payment method or the company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the object name related to the payment documents (e.g., FBNR for payment documents) and click on "Intervals".
  Check the intervals for the relevant company code and ensure that the number range is set to "external" if that is required for your business process.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Settings:
  
  If the number range is set to "internal" and you need it to be "external", you can change the settings in the configuration.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and follow the path:
  Financial Accounting (New) -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable -> Business Transactions -> Outgoing Payments -> Payment Methods in Country -> Define Payment Methods for Company Code
  
  Select the relevant payment method and check the number range assignment. Ensure it is set to the correct type (external or internal) based on your requirements.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the payment process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring number ranges and payment methods.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  FBZP: Maintain Automatic Payment Transactions
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FIN_SEPA_EN004 error and successfully generate your SEPA payment files.