How To Fix SIPT217 - Number range number &1 with external numbering is not supported

SIPT217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Number range number &1 with external numbering is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT217 - Number range number &1 with external numbering is not supported ?

  The SAP error message SIPT217 indicates that there is an issue with the number range configuration for a specific object or document type. The message states that the number range specified (denoted by &1) is set to use external numbering, which is not supported for that particular context.
  
  Cause:
  
  External Numbering Configuration: The number range is configured to use external numbering, but the system or the specific document type does not support this configuration.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The number range may not be correctly assigned to the object or document type you are trying to create or process.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they might not be handling the external numbering correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the error.
  Check the configuration to see if it is set to external numbering. If it is, consider changing it