How To Fix VL666 - The number is not within number range &, delivery type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 666

• Message text: The number is not within number range &, delivery type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL666 - The number is not within number range &, delivery type & ?

  The SAP error message VL666 indicates that the number you are trying to use for a delivery document is not within the defined number range for that specific delivery type. This typically occurs when the system attempts to generate a new delivery document, but the number range assigned to that delivery type has been exhausted or is not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range for the delivery type has been completely used up, meaning there are no more available numbers to assign.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The delivery type may not be correctly assigned to a number range in the configuration settings.
  Number Range Configuration Issues: The number range may not be set up correctly, or it may be set to a restricted status (e.g., "not available" or "internal only").
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the object name for delivery (usually V_LIKP for delivery documents) and check the status of the number range.
  Ensure that the number range is not exhausted. If it is, you may need to extend the number range.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by going to transaction code SNRO.
  Select the appropriate number range and adjust the upper limit to allow for more numbers.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Delivery > Define Number Ranges for Deliveries.
  Ensure that the delivery type in question is correctly assigned to a valid number range.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create deliveries and access the number range. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to create the delivery again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG
  
  
  Common Delivery Types: Make sure you are aware of the specific delivery type you are working with (e.g., standard delivery, returns, etc.).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on number range management and delivery processing.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.