How To Fix ISU_SEAL_IN016 - External number range interval not defined for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISU_SEAL_IN - Message class for IS-U: India localization

• Message number: 016

• Message text: External number range interval not defined for &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISU_SEAL_IN016 - External number range interval not defined for & ?

  The SAP error message ISU_SEAL_IN016 indicates that there is an issue with the external number range interval for a specific object in the SAP IS-U (Utilities) module. This error typically occurs when the system is trying to generate or process an external number (like a seal number) but cannot find a defined number range for that specific object.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the external number range interval for the specified object (indicated by the & in the error message) has not been defined in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Issues: The number range intervals may not have been set up correctly in the configuration settings.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization for the specific object type may not have been completed.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have included the number range settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the external number range interval for the specified object. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> IS-U -> Master Data -> Number Ranges -> Define Number Ranges
  
  
  
  
  Define the Number Range:
  
  In the number range configuration, find the relevant object type that corresponds to the error message.
  Create a new number range interval or modify an existing one to ensure it is properly defined.
  Make sure to specify the interval limits (e.g., start and end numbers) and assign it to the relevant object.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the number range configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After defining the number range, test the functionality that was causing the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you made changes in a development environment, ensure that these changes are transported to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SNRO (Number Range Objects) to view and manage number ranges.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on number range management in IS-U.
  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 ISU_SEAL_IN016 error and ensure that the external number range is properly defined for the specified object.