How To Fix FSSC_RDS040 - Proposed BP grouping for group &1 has internal number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSSC_RDS - Financial Shared Service Center, RDS

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Proposed BP grouping for group &1 has internal number range

What causes this issue?

You tried to replicate the customer/vendor by external number
assignment. Howerer, the space for external number range assignment is
occupied in CRM.

System Response

The system does not create the proposal for external number assignment.
It proposes the internal number range assignment.

How to fix this error?

You need to use the internal number range assignment for the selected
customer/vendor accout group. Otherwise you need to maintain number
range assignment manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSSC_RDS040 - Proposed BP grouping for group &1 has internal number range ?

  The SAP error message FSSC_RDS040 indicates that there is an issue with the proposed Business Partner (BP) grouping for a specific group, identified by the internal number range. This error typically arises in the context of Business Partner management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the creation or modification of Business Partner groupings.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Internal Number Range Issue: The internal number range for the Business Partner grouping may not be properly defined or may be exhausted.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to Business Partner groupings or number ranges.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range settings.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the Business Partner or the grouping.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to Business Partners (usually BUPA).
  Ensure that the number range is correctly defined and that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it by adding more numbers.
  Ensure that the number range is set to "Internal" if it is supposed to be managed by the system.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Grouping Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for Business Partner groupings in the relevant customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the groupings are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate number ranges.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify Business Partner groupings and number ranges.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the Business Partner data to ensure there are no discrepancies that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Business Partner management for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.