How To Fix HUFUNCTIONS032 - Number range interval &1 of object HU_VEKP is not external

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUFUNCTIONS - Messages from FB with HU services without global t.

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Number range interval &1 of object HU_VEKP is not external

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUFUNCTIONS032 - Number range interval &1 of object HU_VEKP is not external ?

  The SAP error message HUFUNCTIONS032 indicates that there is an issue with the number range interval for the object HU_VEKP (Handling Unit - Header Data). Specifically, the error states that the number range interval is not set as "external." This typically means that the system is trying to generate a handling unit number, but the configuration for the number range is not set up correctly to allow for external number assignment.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the handling unit (HU) is not configured to allow external number assignment. This can happen if the number range is set to "internal" or if the number range intervals are not properly defined.
  Missing Number Range: The number range object for handling units may not be defined in the system, or the intervals may not be activated.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the object name HU_VEKP and click on "Intervals."
  Check if there is an interval defined for external number assignment. If not, you will need to create or modify an existing interval to allow for external number assignment.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Number Range:
  
  If the interval does not exist, create a new interval:
  
  Click on "Insert Interval."
  Define the interval with the appropriate values and ensure that the "External" option is selected.
  
  
  If the interval exists but is not set to external, modify it to allow external assignment.
  
  
  
  Activate the Number Range:
  
  Ensure that the number range is activated. If it is not active, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the handling unit creation process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: For managing number ranges.
  HU02: For handling unit management.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on handling units and number range management.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, as they may need to check system configurations or logs for additional insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message HUFUNCTIONS032 and successfully create handling units in your SAP system.