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

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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 (e.g., GMGRANT for grants).
  
  
  
  Change the Number Range Interval:
  
  Select the number range interval that is causing the issue.
  Check the settings for the interval. You should see an option to set the number range as "external."
  Change the interval type to "external" if it is currently set to "internal."
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Try to create or modify the master data object again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Number Range Types:
  
  Internal Number Range: The system automatically generates the number.
  External Number Range: The user manually enters the number.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Manage number range objects.
  SNUM: Display number ranges.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Grants Management for more details on number range configuration and management.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number range configurations.
  
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.