How To Fix STEP693 - Create DOC ORIGINAL: Number not in allowed range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 693

• Message text: Create DOC ORIGINAL: Number not in allowed range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STEP693 - Create DOC ORIGINAL: Number not in allowed range ?

  The SAP error message "STEP693 Create DOC ORIGINAL: Number not in allowed range" typically occurs during document processing in SAP, particularly when creating or posting documents. This error indicates that the document number being used is outside the allowed range defined in the system settings.
  Causes:
  
  Document Number Range Configuration: The document number range for the specific document type may not be properly configured or may have been exhausted.
  Number Range Object: The number range object associated with the document type may not be set up correctly, or the number range may not be assigned to the relevant company code or organizational unit.
  Document Type Settings: The document type settings may not allow for the creation of new documents due to restrictions or misconfigurations.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create documents in the specified range.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range