How To Fix /PM0/ABU_MESSAGES019 - Only external number range is allowed in this column

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABU_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Only external number range is allowed in this column

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABU_MESSAGES019 - Only external number range is allowed in this column ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABU_MESSAGES019: Only external number range is allowed in this column typically occurs when you are trying to enter a value in a field that is configured to accept only external number ranges, but the value you are trying to enter does not meet the criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The field in question is set up to use an external number range, which means that the system expects the number to be generated or entered from an external source rather than being internally generated by SAP.
  Incorrect Input: You may be trying to enter a number that is either not in the correct format or is not within the allowed range defined in the number range configuration.
  System Settings: The configuration settings for the number range might not be correctly set up, leading to this error when trying to save or process the data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the relevant number range object.
  Ensure that the number range is set to "External" and that the intervals are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Use Valid External Number:
  
  Make sure that the number you are trying to enter is valid and falls within the defined external number range.
  If you are unsure about the valid range, you can check the number range intervals in the same SNRO transaction.
  
  
  
  Adjust Input Method:
  
  If you are entering data manually, ensure that you are using the correct format and that the number is not being auto-generated by the system.
  If the system is supposed to generate the number, ensure that the configuration allows for this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the relevant SAP documentation or help files for more details on how to work with external number ranges.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and input, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary and see how the field is defined.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the number range settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully enter the required data.