How To Fix VL007 - External number assignment is not defined for delivery type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: External number assignment is not defined for delivery type &

What causes this issue?

You entered (externally assigned) a delivery number.
Delivery type &V1& only permits internal number assignment. When you
save the delivery, the next available number in the designated number
range will automatically be assigned.

How to fix this error?

Delete the document number.

If you require external number assignment for this delivery type, you
must assign an external number range in Customizing.
Make the necessary settings in Customizing if you have the authorization
to do so.
Inform your system administrator if you cannot make the settings
yourself.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL007 - External number assignment is not defined for delivery type & ?

  The SAP error message VL007 ("External number assignment is not defined for delivery type &") typically occurs when you are trying to create a delivery document in SAP, and the system is unable to assign an external number to the delivery because the configuration for that delivery type does not allow it.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The delivery type you are using is not configured to allow external number assignment. This means that the system is set to use internal number assignment for that delivery type.
  Number Range Assignment: The number range for the delivery type may not be properly defined or activated in the system.
  Document Type Settings: The settings for the document type in the configuration may not be set to allow external number assignment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to delivery documents (usually V_LIKP for delivery).
  Ensure that there is a number range defined for the delivery type you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Configure Delivery Type:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Shipping > Deliveries > Define Delivery Types.
  Select the delivery type you are working with and check the settings.
  Ensure that the "External Number Assignment" checkbox is checked if you want to use external number assignment.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Ranges:
  
  In the same configuration area, ensure that the number range is assigned to the delivery type.
  If you want to use external number assignment, make sure that the number range is set up to allow external numbers.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try creating the delivery again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO for number range objects.
  SPRO for configuration settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring delivery types and number ranges.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.