How To Fix O8804 - Number & lies outside the permitted external number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O8 - IS-Oil: TD Transportation and Distribution

• Message number: 804

• Message text: Number & lies outside the permitted external number range

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to enter an external rack meter number that is not
within the permitted number range.

How to fix this error?

Enter an external rack meter number that is within the permitted
number range.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O8804 - Number & lies outside the permitted external number range ?

  The SAP error message O8804, which states "Number & lies outside the permitted external number range," typically occurs when you are trying to use a document number or an external number that is not within the defined range for that particular number range in the SAP system. This can happen in various modules, such as FI (Financial Accounting), MM (Materials Management), or SD (Sales and Distribution), where document numbers are generated.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number you are trying to use is not within the defined external number range for the document type you are working with. Each document type has a specific range of numbers that it can use.
  Number Range Status: The number range may be set to "not available" or "not active," which means that no new numbers can be assigned from that range.
  Manual Entry: If you are manually entering a number, it may simply be outside the allowed range.
  Number Range Overlap: There may be an overlap or misconfiguration in the number ranges defined for different document types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object for the document type you are working with (e.g., for invoices, it might be FBNR for FI).
  Check the defined number range intervals to ensure that the number you are trying to use falls within the allowed range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted or not sufficient, you may need to extend the number range. This can be done in transaction code OBA7 for FI or OMN1 for MM, depending on the module.
  Ensure that the number range is set to "external" if you want to allow manual entry of numbers.
  
  
  
  Activate Number Range:
  
  If the number range is inactive, you will need to activate it. This can also be done in the configuration settings for the specific module.
  
  
  
  Use Valid Number:
  
  If you are entering a number manually, ensure that it is within the defined range. You may need to check with your SAP administrator for the valid range.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your configuration and the document type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Maintain Number Ranges for Document Types (FI)
  OMN1: Maintain Number Ranges for Document Types (MM)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to number range errors.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change number ranges or configurations in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O8804 error and ensure that document numbers are generated correctly within the permitted ranges.