How To Fix IW404 - Number & not in external interval

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Number & not in external interval

What causes this issue?

You entered a number which is not in an external number interval.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Enter a number which is in an external number interval.
If you do not know the range of the external number interval, use the
pushbutton "Information" in the window "Create PM Order: External
Number".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW404 - Number & not in external interval ?

  The SAP error message IW404 ("Number & not in external interval") typically occurs in the context of work order management or maintenance planning within the SAP system. This error indicates that a number (such as a work order number, maintenance order number, etc.) is not within the defined external number range for that particular object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number you are trying to use is outside the defined external number range for the relevant object type. This can happen if the number range has not been properly configured or if the number range has been exhausted.
  Incorrect Number Assignment: The system may be trying to assign a number that is not valid or has not been defined in the number range settings.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system that manipulate number assignments, they may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number