How To Fix O1203 - Number range & is internal. No input allowed on exchange number.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O1 - IS-Oil : Message pool exchanges

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Number range & is internal. No input allowed on exchange number.

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

The exchange type controls internal or external number ranges. Please
see Table TOIA2.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1203 - Number range & is internal. No input allowed on exchange number. ?

  The SAP error message O1203 indicates that the number range you are trying to use is internal, and therefore, no input is allowed for the exchange number. This typically occurs in the context of number ranges for various objects in SAP, such as documents, transactions, or master data.
  Cause:
  
  Internal Number Range: The number range you are trying to use is defined as an internal number range in the system. Internal number ranges are automatically generated by the system, and users cannot manually input values into these ranges.
  Configuration Issue: There may be a configuration issue where the number range is incorrectly set up or not properly assigned to the relevant object.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Automatic Number Assignment: If the number range is internal, you should allow the system to automatically generate the number. Do not attempt to manually input a number in this case.
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object and check its configuration.
  Ensure that the number range is set up correctly and that it is intended to be internal.
  
  
  Review User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant: If you are unsure about the configuration or if changes are needed, consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant to ensure that the number range is set up correctly for your business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to number ranges and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O1203 error and ensure that the number range is functioning as intended.