How To Fix FM_BP_BWRET003 - External number allocation is not allowed for number range &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM_BP_BWRET - Messages for FM Budget Preparation Retraction

• Message number: 003

• Message text: External number allocation is not allowed for number range &1

What causes this issue?

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please adjust your system administration settings so that the
customizing setting for the number range &V1& is changed to "Internal
Number Assignment".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM_BP_BWRET003 - External number allocation is not allowed for number range &1 ?

  The SAP error message FM_BP_BWRET003 indicates that there is an issue with the external number allocation for a specific number range. This error typically occurs when you attempt to use an external number range for a document or transaction that is configured to use internal number assignment.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range in question is set up to use internal number assignment, but an attempt is being made to assign an external number.
  Document Type Settings: The document type associated with the transaction may not allow external number assignment.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use external number ranges.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object and check its configuration.
  Ensure that the number range is set to allow external number assignment if that is the intended use.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBA7 to check the settings for the document type.
  Ensure that the document type is configured to allow external number assignment if that is required.
  
  
  
  Use Internal Number Assignment:
  
  If external number assignment is not necessary, consider using internal number assignment instead. This can often resolve the issue without further configuration changes.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to use external number ranges.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific configurations related to your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  OBA7: To manage document types and their number range settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.