How To Fix VL844 - Group number &1 is not contained in ext. number range interval (&2 to &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 844

• Message text: Group number &1 is not contained in ext. number range interval (&2 to &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL844 - Group number &1 is not contained in ext. number range interval (&2 to &3) ?

  The SAP error message VL844 indicates that there is an issue with the group number being used in the context of delivery processing. Specifically, it means that the group number you are trying to use is not included in the defined external number range interval for that particular document type.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The group number you are trying to use is not defined in the external number range for the delivery document type.
  The number range intervals for the document type have not been properly configured or are missing the specified group number.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VL844 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to deliveries (usually V_LIKP for delivery documents).
  Check the intervals defined for the external number range and see if the group number you are trying to use falls within the defined range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Intervals:
  
  If the group number is not included in the defined intervals, you may need to add a new interval that includes the group number.
  You can do this by going to transaction code VN01 (Maintain Number Ranges) and adjusting the intervals accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using for the delivery is correctly configured to use the appropriate number range.
  You can check this in transaction code OVH1 (Define Delivery Document Types).
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Basis or Configuration Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to make the required adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the delivery process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  VN01: Maintain Number Ranges
  OVH1: Define Delivery Document Types
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and delivery document configuration.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify number ranges and document types.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL844 error and continue with your delivery processing in SAP.