How To Fix /PM0/ABJ_MSG271 - No external numbers permitted for interval from &1 to &2

/PM0/ABJ_MSG271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABJ_MSG -

• Message number: 271

• Message text: No external numbers permitted for interval from &1 to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABJ_MSG271 - No external numbers permitted for interval from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABJ_MSG271 indicates that there is an issue with the use of external number ranges in a specific context, typically related to the management of number intervals in the SAP system. The message states that no external numbers are permitted for the specified interval from &1 to &2.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs when:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range interval you are trying to use is configured to only allow internal numbers, but an external number is being attempted.
  Incorrect Number Assignment: The system is trying to assign an external number to a document or transaction that is set to use an internal number range.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that manipulate number ranges, they may inadvertently be trying to use an external number where it is not allowed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number