How To Fix KFPR028 - External number allocation for interval &: Specify document number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KFPR - Transfer Prices for Individual Projects

• Message number: 028

• Message text: External number allocation for interval &: Specify document number

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a document number. External number allocation was
chosen for this number range.
External number allocation means that you must manually enter the
number under which the document is to be posted.

System Response

INCLUDE NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Enter a document number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KFPR028 - External number allocation for interval &: Specify document number ?

  The SAP error message KFPR028, which states "External number allocation for interval &: Specify document number," typically occurs when there is an issue with the external number range configuration for a document type in SAP. This error is often encountered in the context of financial documents, such as invoices or journal entries, where the system expects a specific document number to be provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Number: The error indicates that the system requires a document number to be specified, but it has not been provided.
  Number Range Configuration: The external number range for the document type may not be properly configured, or the number range may be exhausted.
  Document Type Settings: The document type settings may not be correctly set up to allow for external number assignment.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorization to create or assign document numbers.
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify Document Number: Ensure that you are providing a valid document number when creating the document. If you are using an external number range, you must manually enter a document number.
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check the number range object associated with the document type you are working with.
  Ensure that the number range is defined correctly and that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  Adjust Document Type Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code OBY6 (for Financial Accounting) or OBA7 (for other modules).
  Check the settings for the document type in question and ensure that it is set to use external number assignment if that is the intended configuration.
  
  
  User Authorization: Verify that the user has the necessary permissions to create documents with the specified document type. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SNRO (Number Range Objects), OBY6 (Document Type Configuration), and OBA7 (Document Type Settings).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding number range management and document types for further understanding of how to configure and troubleshoot these settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.