How To Fix GMMASTERDATA141 - Number range interval &1 must be external

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GMMASTERDATA - Grant master data maintenance messages only

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Number range interval &1 must be external

What causes this issue?

The number range specified in the grant type for external numbering
must be marked external .

System Response

The grant cannot be created. Control is returned to the selection
screen.

How to fix this error?

Check the <DS:TRAN.SNUM>number range</> to see if it is external. Check
<DS:TRAN.SNUM>grant type</> to make sure that the external number range
is in the external number range field.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMMASTERDATA141 - Number range interval &1 must be external ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA141 indicates that there is an issue with the number range interval configuration for a specific object in the SAP system. The message states that the number range interval must be defined as "external." This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Grants Management (GM) module, where number ranges are used to manage unique identifiers for various master data objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The number range interval for a specific object (e.g., grants, projects) is set to "internal" instead of "external."
  The system is trying to generate a number for a master data object that requires an external number range.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to change the number range interval from "internal" to "external." Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object associated with the master data you are working with