How To Fix KE308 - No external number range has been defined

KE308 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 308

• Message text: No external number range has been defined

What causes this issue?

Document number &V1& cannot be checked against an external number range
as none has been maintained in Table TVGAI.

System Response

Processing terminated.

How to fix this error?

In CO-PA Customizing, define an external number range for
operating concern &V2& and record type '&V3&'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE308 - No external number range has been defined ?

  The SAP error message KE308 ("No external number range has been defined") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to create or manage internal orders, cost centers, or other CO-related objects that require a number assignment. This error indicates that the system is unable to assign a number to the object because there is no external number range defined for it.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is configured to use an external number range for the specific object type (e.g., internal orders, cost centers), but no external number range has been defined in the system settings. This can happen if:
  
  The configuration for the number range has not been set up correctly.
  The number range object is not assigned to the relevant controlling area or company code.
  The external number range is not activated or is missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE308 error, you need to