How To Fix I4428 - Overriding of external number range requires dedicated usage type

I4428 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I4 - WCM: Work Clearance Management

• Message number: 428

• Message text: Overriding of external number range requires dedicated usage type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I4428 - Overriding of external number range requires dedicated usage type ?

  The SAP error message I4428, which states "Overriding of external number range requires dedicated usage type," typically occurs when there is an attempt to use an external number range for a document type or object that does not have a dedicated usage type assigned to it. This is particularly relevant in the context of number range management in SAP, where external number ranges are used to generate document numbers.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  An attempt is made to override the default number range settings for a document type or object that is not configured to allow for external number ranges.
  The system requires that a dedicated usage type be defined for the external number range to ensure that it is used correctly and does not conflict with other number ranges.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Identify the number range