How To Fix ICLN01008 - No external number range exists


ICLN01008 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: ICLN01 - ICL FNOL, General Messages

  • Message number: 008

  • Message text: No external number range exists

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICLN01008 - No external number range exists ?
    The SAP error message ICLN01008: No external number range exists typically occurs when you are trying to create or process an object that requires an external number range, but the system does not have a defined external number range for that object type.
    
    Cause: Missing Configuration: The external number range for the specific object type (like invoices, documents, etc.) has not been configured in the system. Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The number range might be incorrectly assigned or not assigned at all in the relevant configuration settings. Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create entries in the external number range.
    Solution: To resolve the error, you can 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 error. Check if an external number range is defined. If not, you will need to create one. Create or Adjust Number

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