How To Fix RDSV_SD_XX835 - Number range is already registered for External Posting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDSV_SD_XX - Regulatory Document and Signature Validation in SD

• Message number: 835

• Message text: Number range is already registered for External Posting

What causes this issue?

The number range issued to post internal documents is already consumed
for external document posting.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Create a new number range for the posting of internal documents, with a
different billing type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDSV_SD_XX835 - Number range is already registered for External Posting ?

  The SAP error message RDSV_SD_XX835, which states "Number range is already registered for External Posting," typically occurs when there is an attempt to use a number range that has already been assigned or registered for external posting in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating sales documents, deliveries, or invoices.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Number Range Assignment: The number range you are trying to use has already been assigned to another document type or is already in use.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings in the SAP system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be incorrectly handling number ranges.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the document type you are working with.
  Verify if the number range is correctly defined and not overlapping with other ranges.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for the specific document type in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., VOTXN for sales documents).
  Ensure that the number range assigned to the document type is unique and not already in use.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is indeed in use, you may need to adjust the number range settings to either extend the range or create a new range that can be used for external posting.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements that interact with number ranges, review the code to ensure it is not causing conflicts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to number range management for additional insights and best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  VOTXN: Sales Document Types
  SNUM: Number Range Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to number ranges and external postings.
  Best Practices: Regularly review and maintain number range configurations to avoid conflicts and ensure smooth operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.