How To Fix GMMASTERDATA144 - Number range interval &1 must be internal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 144

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

What causes this issue?

The number range specified in the grant type for internal numbering must
not be marked external.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Verify that the <DS:TRAN.SNUM>number range</> is internal.
Check the <DS:TRAN.SNUM>grant type</> to make sure that the internal
number range is in the internal number range field.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMMASTERDATA144 - Number range interval &1 must be internal ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA144 indicates that there is an issue with the number range interval configuration for a specific object in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the number range interval is set to "external" instead of "internal." In SAP, number ranges can be defined as either internal or external, and for certain applications, such as the General Ledger or other master data, the system expects the number range to be internal.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The number range interval for the specific object is configured as external, which is not allowed for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the number range object may not align with the requirements of the application or module you are working with.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GMMASTERDATA144 error, you need to change the number range interval from external to internal. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go