How To Fix ICLN01007 - External number must be in range &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICLN01 - ICL FNOL, General Messages

• Message number: 007

• Message text: External number must be in range &1 to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICLN01007 - External number must be in range &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message ICLN01007, which states "External number must be in range &1 to &2," typically occurs when you are trying to enter an external number (such as a document number, invoice number, etc.) that falls outside the predefined range set in the system. This error is common in modules that deal with external numbering, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The external number you are trying to use is not within the allowed range defined in the number range object. Each number range has a start and end value, and if the number you are trying to enter is outside this range, the error will occur.
  Incorrect Number Entry: The number you are entering may have been mistyped or incorrectly formatted.
  Number Range Status: The number range may be set to "not available" or "closed" for the current period or for the specific document type you are trying to create.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 working with.
  Check the defined range (from &1 to &2) and ensure that the number you are trying to enter falls within this range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted or needs to be extended, you may need to adjust the number range settings. This can typically be done by a user with the appropriate authorization (usually a system administrator).
  You can do this in the transaction code SNRO or OBA7 (for financial documents).
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct document type that corresponds to the number range you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Check for Number Range Status:
  
  Ensure that the number range is active and not locked for the current period or document type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the number range settings or how to modify them, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To view and manage number range objects.
  OBA7: To maintain number ranges for financial documents.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify number ranges.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number ranges or this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ICLN01007 error and successfully enter the required external number.