How To Fix GP582 - The number range object is not external

GP582 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GP - FI-SL and CO planning

• Message number: 582

• Message text: The number range object is not external

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GP582 - Details

• The SAP error message GP582, which states "The number range object is not external," typically occurs when you are trying to use a number range object that is configured as internal rather than external. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing documents that require a unique identifier.
  
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range object you are trying to use is set up as an internal number range. Internal number ranges are managed by the system, while external number ranges allow users to manually enter numbers.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The number range object may not be correctly assigned to the relevant document type or transaction.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the external number range.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the name of the number range object that is causing the issue and click on "Change."
  Verify if