How To Fix RMSRCPDIA014 - Name &1 is not intended for external number assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSRCPDIA - RMS-RCP: Message Package RMSRCPDIA - User Interface

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Name &1 is not intended for external number assignment

What causes this issue?

The name &V1& that you want to assign is in a number range that is not
intended for external number assignment.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Choose a number that can be externally assigned.
You can see an overview of the different number ranges in Customizing
for the object you want to create.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMSRCPDIA014 - Name &1 is not intended for external number assignment ?

  The SAP error message RMSRCPDIA014, which states "Name &1 is not intended for external number assignment," typically occurs in the context of number assignment for certain objects in SAP, such as resources, materials, or other master data. This error indicates that the system is trying to assign an external number to an object that is not configured to allow external number assignment.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The object (e.g., resource, material) is configured to use internal number assignment rather than external. This means that the system generates the number automatically rather than allowing users to specify it.
  Incorrect Number Range: The number range assigned to the object may not be set up to allow external assignments.
  Object Type Restrictions: Certain object types in SAP are inherently designed to use internal number assignment only.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and check the number range settings for the object type you are working with.
  Ensure that the number range is set up to allow external number assignment if that is your intention.
  
  
  
  Change Object Configuration:
  
  If you want to allow external number assignment, you may need to change the configuration of the object type to enable this feature. This typically involves modifying the settings in the relevant customizing transaction.
  
  
  
  Use Internal Number Assignment:
  
  If external number assignment is not necessary, consider using the internal number assignment as configured. This means you should not attempt to manually assign a number to the object.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific object type to understand its number assignment behavior and any restrictions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the object type, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access number range configuration (e.g., SNRO for number range objects).
  Customizing Path: The path to check number range settings typically involves navigating through the SAP Easy Access Menu: SPRO -> IMG -> Enterprise Structure -> Definition -> [Relevant Module] -> Number Ranges.
  Testing: After making changes, always test the configuration in a development or quality assurance environment before applying it to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the RMSRCPDIA014 error and configure the system according to your requirements.