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

RDSV_SD_XX838 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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:
  
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