How To Fix VL020 - The doc.no.does not fall within the no.range defined for external nos.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: The doc.no.does not fall within the no.range defined for external nos.

What causes this issue?

The document number entered is not within the authorized
<GL:number_range>number range</> for external number assignment.
INCLUDE 'NA_NO_PROCESSING_2' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
INCLUDE 'NA_CHECK_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
DEFINE &FELDNAME& = '<LS>Delivery</>'
INCLUDE 'NA_POSSIBLE_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL020 - The doc.no.does not fall within the no.range defined for external nos. ?

  The SAP error message VL020 ("The document number does not fall within the number range defined for external numbers") typically occurs when there is an issue with the number range configuration for document numbers in the SAP system. This error is often encountered during the creation of delivery documents or other related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Number Range Configuration: The document number being generated does not fall within the defined number range for the specific document type. This can happen if:
  
  The number range has not been properly defined for the document type.
  The number range has been exhausted (i.e., all available numbers have been used).
  The number range is set to internal, but an external number is being used, or vice versa.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may not have a valid number range assigned to it.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the defined number range.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VL020 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the object name related to the document type (e.g., "V_LIKP" for delivery documents).
  Check the number range intervals defined for the object. Ensure that the intervals are correctly set up and that they cover the range of document numbers you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend the range or create a new interval.
  Ensure that the number range is set to "External" if you are using external numbers, or "Internal" if you are using internal numbers.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code OVH1 (for delivery document types).
  Verify that the document type you are using has a valid number range assigned to it.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create documents using the specified number range.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OVH1: Define Delivery Document Types
  VL01N: Create Outbound Delivery
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and document types.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL020 error and successfully create the required document in SAP.