How To Fix OC001 - Internal numbering will be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OC - IS-Oil: BDRP Bulk Distribution Requirement Planning messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Internal numbering will be used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OC001 - Internal numbering will be used ?

  The SAP error message OC001, which states "Internal numbering will be used," typically occurs in the context of document numbering or when creating certain types of records in SAP. This message indicates that the system is unable to use the specified external numbering for a document or record and will instead revert to using internal numbering.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The external number range for the document type you are trying to create may not be defined or may not be active.
  Number Range Assignment: The document type may not be correctly assigned to an external number range in the configuration settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the external number range.
  Document Type Configuration: The document type may be configured to use internal numbering only.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object for the document type you are working with.
  Ensure that the external number range is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range:
  
  Use transaction code OBA7 to check the assignment of number ranges to document types.
  Ensure that the document type is assigned to the correct external number range.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the external number range.
  This can be done through transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the configuration of the document type in transaction code OBA7 or relevant configuration settings.
  Ensure that the document type is set to allow external numbering if that is the intended behavior.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to investigate further.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Number Range Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and document types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number ranges and document types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the OC001 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.