How To Fix QPCP065 - External numbering is not planned for number range &1

QPCP065 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QPCP - Control Plan

• Message number: 065

• Message text: External numbering is not planned for number range &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QPCP065 - External numbering is not planned for number range &1 ?

  The SAP error message QPCP065, which states "External numbering is not planned for number range &1," typically occurs when you are trying to use an external number range for a document or object that is not configured to allow it. This is common in various SAP modules, particularly in Quality Management (QM) or other areas where number ranges are defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range you are trying to use is set up as an internal number range in the configuration. External number ranges are used when you want to manually assign numbers rather than having the system automatically generate them.
  Document Type Settings: The document type associated with the number range may not be configured to allow external numbering.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The number range might not be correctly assigned to the relevant document type or object.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
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