How To Fix MB049 - No. & not in ext. no. range & (&, &) --> PF1

MB049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MB - Logistics Information Library

• Message number: 049

• Message text: No. & not in ext. no. range & (&, &) --> PF1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MB049 - No. & not in ext. no. range & (&, &) --> PF1 ?

  The SAP error message MB049 ("No. & not in ext. no. range & (&, &) --> PF1") typically occurs when you are trying to post a goods movement or perform an inventory transaction involving a material number that is not within the defined external number range for that material type. This can happen in various transactions, such as goods receipts, goods issues, or inventory counts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Number Not Defined: The material number you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Number Range Issue: The material number is outside the defined external number range for the material type. This can happen if the number range has not been properly configured or if the number range has been exhausted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the material type may not allow for the use of the specified number range.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Number: Verify that the material number you are trying to use is correct