How To Fix MB051 - No number entered from external number range & (&, &)

MB051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MB - Logistics Information Library

• Message number: 051

• Message text: No number entered from external number range & (&, &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MB051 - No number entered from external number range & (&, &) ?

  The SAP error message MB051 ("No number entered from external number range") typically occurs when you are trying to post a goods movement or perform an inventory transaction that requires a document number from an external number range, but no number has been provided or the number range is not properly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Number: The system expects a document number from an external number range, but none has been entered.
  Number Range Configuration: The external number range may not be properly defined in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant document type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the external number range.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to perform may require a specific number range that is not set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Document Number: If the transaction requires a document number, ensure that you enter a valid number from