How To Fix ITOB308 - Equipment number & not in external number interval

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ITOB - Messages for development class ITOB

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Equipment number & not in external number interval

What causes this issue?

The equipment number that you have entered does not lie within the
number range allowed for external equipment.

System Response

The system cannot create the equipment.

How to fix this error?

Enter an equipment number that lies within the external number range or
use internal number assignment.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ITOB308 - Equipment number & not in external number interval ?

  The SAP error message ITOB308 indicates that the equipment number you are trying to use is not within the defined external number interval for equipment numbers. This typically occurs when you attempt to create or modify an equipment record in SAP, and the number you are using does not fall within the range of valid numbers that have been configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The external number range for equipment numbers has not been properly defined or the number you are trying to use is outside the defined range.
  Incorrect Number Format: The number you are trying to enter may not conform to the expected format or length defined in the number range settings.
  Number Already Used: The number might already be assigned to another piece of equipment, depending on the configuration of the number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to equipment (usually EQUIPMENT).
  Check the intervals defined for the external number range. Ensure that the number you are trying to use falls within these intervals.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is too restrictive, you may need to extend the range or create a new interval that includes the number you want to use.
  You can do this by editing the number range intervals in the SNRO transaction.
  
  
  
  Use a Valid Number:
  
  If you are trying to enter a specific number, consider using a number that is known to be within the defined range.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Equipment:
  
  Use transaction code IE03 to check if the equipment number you are trying to use is already assigned to another piece of equipment.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Configuration Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change number ranges, you may need to consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IE01: Create Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE03: Display Equipment
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on number range management and equipment master data.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify equipment records and number ranges.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ITOB308 error and successfully manage equipment numbers in SAP.