How To Fix G4009 - Number range & for object & is not internal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G4 - EC-CS Consolidation

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Number range & for object & is not internal

What causes this issue?

Number range &v1& for object &v2& is not internal.

System Response

Only internal number ranges can be used for automatic document numbers.

How to fix this error?

Define the number range &v1& for object &v2& as internal.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G4009 - Number range & for object & is not internal ?

  The SAP error message G4009 indicates that the number range you are trying to use for a specific object is not defined as an internal number range. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document that requires a number from a number range that is set up incorrectly.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Number Range Configuration: The number range for the specified object is set to external instead of internal.
  Missing Number Range: The number range for the object may not be defined at all.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified number range.
  Object Misconfiguration: The object for which the number range is being used may not be correctly configured to use internal 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.
  Check the configuration to ensure that the number range is set to "Internal" if that is what is required for your process.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If the number range is not defined, you can create a new internal number range.
  In transaction SNRO, select the object and create a new number range interval with the type set to "Internal".
  
  
  
  Adjust Object Settings:
  
  Ensure that the object is configured to use the internal number range. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., for document types, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific guidance related to the object in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions related to the object)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to number ranges.
  
  
  Customizing: Depending on the object, you may need to navigate to the relevant customizing path in SPRO to adjust settings related to number ranges.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G4009 error and ensure that the number range is correctly configured for internal use.