How To Fix I4247 - External number assignment not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I4 - WCM: Work Clearance Management

• Message number: 247

• Message text: External number assignment not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I4247 - External number assignment not permitted ?

  The SAP error message I4247, "External number assignment not permitted," typically occurs when you are trying to create or change a document (like a purchase order, invoice, etc.) that requires an external number assignment, but the system is configured to not allow it. This can happen in various modules, such as MM (Materials Management) or SD (Sales and Distribution).
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the document type you are trying to create is set to "internal" rather than "external." This means that the system automatically generates the number instead of allowing users to input their own.
  Document Type Settings: The specific document type you are working with may not be configured to allow external number assignment.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions that involve external number assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object for the document type you are working with.
  Check if the number range is set to "internal" or "external." If it is set to "internal," you may need to change it to "external" if that is appropriate for your business process.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBA7 to check the settings for the document type.
  Ensure that the document type is configured to allow external number assignment if that is required.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform external number assignments.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to adjust the roles if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the configuration, it is advisable to consult with an SAP Basis or functional consultant who can provide guidance based on your specific system setup and business requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on number range management and document types.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SNRO (Number Range Objects), OBA7 (Document Type Configuration), and SU01 (User Maintenance) for checking user authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the I4247 error and proceed with your document creation or modification in SAP.