How To Fix PCA008 - Production campaign & is not intended for external number assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PCA - Message Class for Production Campaign

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Production campaign & is not intended for external number assignment

What causes this issue?

The production campaign number indicated is not within an interval
intended for external number assignment.

How to fix this error?

Select a number from an interval that is intended for external number
assignment.
To find out which number range is intended for external number
assignment, execute the following function and choose <ZH>Display
interval</> there.

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

<DS:TRAN.CPCN>Execute Function</>
ENDIF
If you do not have the authorization to display number ranges, contact
your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PCA008 - Production campaign & is not intended for external number assignment ?

  The SAP error message PCA008, which states "Production campaign & is not intended for external number assignment," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or manage a production campaign using an external number range, but the configuration does not allow for it.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The production campaign is set up to use an internal number range, and the system is trying to assign an external number to it.
  Settings in Customizing: The settings in the SAP system for production campaigns may not be configured to allow external number assignment.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly tried to enter a number manually when the system is configured to generate numbers automatically.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to production campaigns (usually PCA or similar).
  Check if the number range is set to "Internal" or "External." If it is set to "Internal," you cannot use external numbers.
  
  
  
  Adjust Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the customizing settings for production campaigns (transaction code SPRO).
  Follow the path: Production -> Production Campaign -> Define Number Ranges for Production Campaigns.
  Ensure that the number range is configured to allow external number assignment if that is the desired behavior.
  
  
  
  Use System-Generated Numbers:
  
  If the system is configured to use internal number assignment, simply allow the system to generate the number for the production campaign instead of trying to enter it manually.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to production campaigns for any additional configuration steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CAMP (for managing campaigns) and SNRO (for number range objects).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or manage production campaigns.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PCA008 error and successfully manage production campaigns in SAP.