How To Fix FMCA_PSOB075 - Cannot create; number range for contract object type &1 is external

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_PSOB - Contract Object

• Message number: 075

• Message text: Cannot create; number range for contract object type &1 is external

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_PSOB075 - Cannot create; number range for contract object type &1 is external ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_PSOB075 indicates that the system is unable to create a contract because the number range for the specified contract object type is set to "external." This means that the system expects the contract number to be provided externally rather than being generated automatically by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the contract object type is configured as "external" in the system settings. This typically means that users must manually enter the contract number when creating a new contract.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorization to create a contract with an external number range.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type specified in the error message may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the number range settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Manual Entry of Contract Number:
  
  When creating a new contract, ensure that you manually enter a valid contract number that falls within the defined external number range.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the relevant number range object associated with the contract type.
  Ensure that the number range is correctly defined and that it is set to "external" if that is the intended configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create contracts. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to ensure that the number range settings are appropriate for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration if Necessary:
  
  If the external number range is not suitable for your business needs, consider changing the configuration to allow for internal number generation. This can be done in the customizing settings (transaction SPRO).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SPRO: To access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  SU53: To check authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on number range management and contract creation processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create the contract in SAP.