How To Fix RDSV_SD_XX838 - Number range is already registered for Internal Posting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 838

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

What causes this issue?

The number range issued to post external documents is already consumed
for internal 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 external documents, with a
new billing type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDSV_SD_XX838 - Number range is already registered for Internal Posting ?

  The SAP error message RDSV_SD_XX838, which indicates that a number range is already registered for internal posting, typically arises in the context of document processing within the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This error can occur when there is an attempt to use a number range that has already been assigned or is in use for internal postings, leading to conflicts.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Conflict: The primary cause of this error is that the number range you are trying to use for a document (like a sales order, delivery, or invoice) is already assigned to another document type or is currently in use.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the number range settings in the SAP system, leading to overlaps or incorrect assignments.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system that manipulate number ranges, they might not be handling the number range assignments correctly.
  
  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 correctly defined and not overlapping with other ranges.
  
  
  
  Review Document Types:
  
  Check the document types associated with the number range in the configuration settings (transaction code VOTXN for sales documents).
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to use is correctly assigned to the number range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is indeed in use, you may need to adjust the number range settings to free up the range or create a new number range for the document type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Documents:
  
  Verify if there are any open documents that are currently using the number range. If so, you may need to complete or close those documents before proceeding.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations and settings, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SNRO for number range objects, VOTXN for sales document types, and SE11 for data dictionary objects.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to number range management and the specific module (SD) to understand best practices and configurations.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the number range is functioning as expected and that the error does not recur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RDSV_SD_XX838 error and ensure that your number range configurations are correctly set up for internal postings.