How To Fix ICLE01008 - No external number range exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICLE01 - ICL Event, General Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No external number range exists

What causes this issue?

There is no external number range interval for number range object
ICL_EVENT.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

<DS:TRAN.SNRO>Create an external number range interval</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICLE01008 - No external number range exists ?

  The SAP error message ICLE01008 ("No external number range exists") typically occurs when the system is trying to generate a document number using an external number range, but no external number range has been defined for the relevant document type in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the external number range for the specific document type has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be configured to use an external number range.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ICLE01008 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the document type you are trying to create.
  Ensure that an external number range is defined and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Define External Number Range:
  
  If no external number range exists, you will need to create one.
  In the same transaction (SNRO), select the number range object and create a new interval for the external number range.
  Make sure to specify the correct intervals and ensure that the number range is not overlapping with any existing ranges.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area for the document type (e.g., for sales orders, you would check in the Sales and Distribution module).
  Ensure that the document type is set to use an external number range.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or access the number range.
  Check the user roles and profiles to ensure they have the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: For managing number range objects.
  SPRO: For accessing the configuration settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring number ranges.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ICLE01008 error and successfully create the document you are attempting to generate.