How To Fix MILL_CPP042 - Document number & does not fall within the defined interval

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Document number & does not fall within the defined interval

What causes this issue?

The document number you have entered does not lie within the interval
provided for purchasing documents.

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?

INCLUDE EINGABE_PRUEFEN_NA
Contact your system administrator if changes have been made to the
number range interval.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_CPP042 - Document number & does not fall within the defined interval ?

  The SAP error message MILL_CPP042 indicates that a document number does not fall within the defined interval. This typically occurs in the context of document management or when processing transactions that require specific document number ranges.
  Cause:
  
  Document Number Range Configuration: The document number you are trying to use is outside the predefined range set in the system. This can happen if the number range has not been properly configured or if the document number has been manually entered incorrectly.
  Number Range Object: The specific number range object associated with the document type may not be correctly set up or may have been exhausted.
  Document Type Settings: The document type you are using may have restrictions or specific settings that limit the range of acceptable document numbers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the document type in question.
  Verify the defined intervals and ensure that the document number you are trying to use falls within this range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend the range or create a new interval.
  This can be done by selecting the number range object and adjusting the intervals accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the document type in transaction code OBA7 (for document types).
  Ensure that the document type is correctly linked to the appropriate number range.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Configuration Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Objects
  OBA7 - Document Type Configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and document types.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify number ranges and document types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.