How To Fix FMCA_PSOB016 - Enter a number: Number range interval is external

FMCA_PSOB016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_PSOB - Contract Object

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Enter a number: Number range interval is external

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_PSOB016 - Enter a number: Number range interval is external ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_PSOB016, which states "Enter a number: Number range interval is external," typically occurs when you are trying to enter a number in a field that is linked to an external number range. This means that the system expects a number to be provided from an external source rather than generating it internally.
  
  Cause:
  
  External Number Range: The number range for the document or object you are trying to create or modify is set to external. This means that the system does not automatically generate the number for you.
  Configuration Issue: The number range might not be properly configured in the system, or the user might not have the necessary authorization to access the external number range.
  Missing Number: If the external number range is not properly maintained, there may not be any available numbers to use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Valid Number: If you are required to enter a number manually, ensure that