How To Fix FMCA_PSOB076 - External number range &2 is maintained as an internal number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_PSOB - Contract Object

• Message number: 076

• Message text: External number range &2 is maintained as an internal number range

What causes this issue?

As of Release 6.00, the contract object supports two number ranges for
each contract object type - an internal and an external. You have
maintained external number range &SYST-MSGV2& as the internal number
range for contract object type &SYST-MSGV1& .

System Response

The contract object is created with external number assignment.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

After the upgrade from an older release to 6.00 or higher, you should
maintain the number ranges defined in the corresponding column in
accordance with use.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_PSOB076 - External number range &2 is maintained as an internal number range ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_PSOB076 indicates that there is an issue with the number range configuration for a particular object. Specifically, it states that an external number range is being treated as an internal number range, which can lead to inconsistencies and errors in processing.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The error typically arises when the number range object is incorrectly configured in the system. This can happen if the number range is set up to be external but is being used in a context that expects an internal number range.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The number range assigned to a particular document or transaction may not match the expected type (external vs. internal).
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that manipulate number ranges, they may not be correctly handling the distinction between internal and external number ranges.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the error.
  Verify whether the number range is configured as external or internal. If it is supposed to be external, ensure that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Settings:
  
  If the number range is incorrectly set, you may need to adjust the settings. This can involve changing the number range from internal to external or vice versa, depending on your business requirements.
  Ensure that the number range intervals are correctly defined and that there are no overlaps or gaps.
  
  
  
  Review Related Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements that interact with the number range, review the code to ensure it is correctly handling the number range types.
  Make necessary adjustments to the code to align with the expected number range configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the number range is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to number range management for additional guidance and best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Number Range Types: Understand the difference between internal and external number ranges. Internal number ranges are generated by the system, while external number ranges are defined by the user.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SNRO (Number Range Objects), SNUM (Number Range Management), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for further investigation.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights into number range management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMCA_PSOB076 error and ensure that your number range configuration is correct.