How To Fix /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL029 - Number not within external number range interval

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Number not within external number range interval

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL029 - Number not within external number range interval ?

  The SAP error message /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL029: Number not within external number range interval typically occurs when you are trying to create or process an object (like a document, transaction, or query) that requires a number from a specific external number range, but the number you are trying to use is not within the defined range.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number you are trying to use is outside the defined external number range for the object type you are working with. This can happen if the number range has not been properly configured or if you are trying to use a number that has not been assigned to the relevant number range.
  Number Range Status: The number range might be set to "not available" or "not assigned" for the current document type or object.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the error.
  Check the intervals defined for the number range and ensure that the number you are trying to use falls within these intervals.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted or not defined correctly, you may need to create a new interval or adjust the existing one.
  Ensure that the number range is set to "external" if you are trying to use an externally assigned number.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using is correctly linked to the appropriate number range.
  You can check this in the configuration settings for the specific application area (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Finance).
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range.
  Check the user roles and profiles to ensure they include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the specific number range object, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Objects
  SNUM - Number Range Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to number ranges or the error message in question.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.