How To Fix MILL_CPP040 - External assignment not defined for number range &

MILL_CPP040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_CPP - Messages for converting planned order into purchase order

• Message number: 040

• Message text: External assignment not defined for number range &

What causes this issue?

You cannot assign the document number manually. The
<GL:number_range>number range</> &V1& uses automatic number assignment.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MILL_CPP040 - Details

• The SAP error message MILL_CPP040 indicates that there is an issue with the external assignment for a number range in the context of the SAP system, particularly in the area of production planning or related modules. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid external assignment for a specified number range.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the external assignment for the specified number range has not been defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration settings for number ranges are incomplete or incorrect.
  Incorrect Number Range: The number range specified in the transaction or process may not exist or may not be properly set up in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the