How To Fix NR655 - External indicator may not be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 655

• Message text: External indicator may not be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR655 - External indicator may not be changed ?

  The SAP error message NR655 ("External indicator may not be changed") typically occurs in the context of managing number ranges in SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to change the external indicator of a number range that is not allowed to be modified.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range object has been configured with an external number range, and the system is trying to change its status (e.g., from external to internal or vice versa).
  System Restrictions: SAP has built-in restrictions to prevent changes to certain configurations that could lead to inconsistencies in data or number assignment.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to the number range configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object and check its configuration.
  Ensure that you are not trying to change the external indicator if it is not allowed.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or help files related to number range management to understand the implications of changing the external indicator.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to number range objects. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you believe that the change is necessary and should be allowed, consider reaching out to SAP support for guidance on how to proceed.
  
  
  
  Alternative Approaches:
  
  If changing the external indicator is not possible, consider creating a new number range object with the desired configuration instead of modifying the existing one.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Number Range Management: Understanding how number ranges work in SAP is crucial. Number ranges can be internal (managed by the system) or external (user-defined).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SNRO (Number Range Objects), SNUM (Number Range Management), and others that may help in managing number ranges.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the NR655 error effectively.