How To Fix /SEHS/DG_DG252 - Number range error: Number range & is not an internal/external no. range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/DG_DG -

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Number range error: Number range & is not an internal/external no. range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DG252 - Number range error: Number range & is not an internal/external no. range ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DG252 indicates a problem with number ranges in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that the number range specified is not recognized as either an internal or external number range. This can occur in various contexts, such as when creating or processing documents, records, or transactions that require a unique identifier.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Number Range Configuration: The number range may not be properly defined in the system. This could be due to missing configuration or incorrect settings in the number range object.
  Inactive Number Range: The number range might be inactive or not assigned to the relevant document type or object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified number range.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be correctly handling the number range logic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object and check its configuration.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and active for the relevant document type or object.
  
  
  
  Activate Number Range:
  
  If the number range is inactive, activate it. This can usually be done in the same SNRO transaction.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range:
  
  Ensure that the number range is assigned to the relevant document type or object in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the number range. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If the error occurs in a custom program or enhancement, review the code to ensure that it correctly references the number range and handles it appropriately.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific number range object for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SNUM: Number Range Management
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific number range object or error message.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the number range is being called and why it is failing.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the number range error in SAP.