How To Fix MQ511 - Document type & with number range & has external document no.assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 511

• Message text: Document type & with number range & has external document no.assignment

What causes this issue?

Documents are posted automatically during the local currency changeover
of the system. The system requires a number range with internal number
assignment for these automatically generated documents.
Number range &V2& is set for document type &V1&. This number range,
however, has external number assignment.

System Response

Program termination

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing settings. Use a document type for which a number
range with internal number assignment is set.
Start the program again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ511 - Document type & with number range & has external document no.assignment ?

  The SAP error message MQ511 indicates that there is an issue with the document type and number range configuration in the system, specifically related to external document number assignment. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document (like a purchase order, invoice, etc.) that requires an external number assignment, but the configuration does not allow it or the number range is not set up correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the document type is not properly configured to allow external number assignment.
  Document Type Settings: The document type may not be set to allow external number assignment.
  Missing Number Range: The number range for the document type may not be defined or may be inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object for the document type in question.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code OBA7 (Document Types).
  Select the document type that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the "External Number Assignment" option is checked if you want to allow external number assignment.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If the number range is not defined, you can create a new number range for the document type using transaction code OAVN (Define Number Ranges for Document Types).
  Make sure to assign the number range to the correct document type.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process documents with the specified document type and number range.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the document creation or processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Document Types
  OAVN: Define Number Ranges for Document Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for number range management and document type configuration for more detailed information.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.