How To Fix KM729 - To-document number not permitted for issue of external numbers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 729

• Message text: To-document number not permitted for issue of external numbers

What causes this issue?

You chose document type &V1&. Document type &V1& uses number range
interval &V2& from number range object &V3&.
With number range interval &V2&, the system uses external number range
issue. In this case, only one single document number can be entered.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Delete the to-document number.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM729 - To-document number not permitted for issue of external numbers ?

  The SAP error message KM729, which states "To-document number not permitted for issue of external numbers," typically occurs in the context of document management or when dealing with external number ranges in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a document number that is not allowed for the specified operation, often due to configuration issues or incorrect number range settings.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Number Range Configuration: The number range for the document type you are trying to use may not be set up correctly. This can happen if the number range is defined as internal but you are trying to use an external number.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type you are using may have restrictions on the number ranges that can be used.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified document number.
  Document Number Format: The format of the document number being used may not match the expected format for the document type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the relevant number range object.
  Ensure that the number range is correctly defined as either internal or external as per your requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBA7 to check the settings for the document type you are working with.
  Ensure that the document type allows for the use of external numbers if that is what you intend to use.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to issue documents with the specified number.
  
  
  
  Correct Document Number Format:
  
  Ensure that the document number you are trying to use adheres to the expected format. If it is an external number, it should match the defined external number range.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Objects
  OBA7 - Document Type Configuration
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to number ranges and document types.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KM729 error in SAP.