How To Fix VT162 - Number range & not defined for external number assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VT - Vertriebstabellen

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Number range & not defined for external number assignment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VT162 - Number range & not defined for external number assignment ?

  The SAP error message VT162 indicates that there is an issue with the number range configuration for external number assignment in the context of document processing, typically related to transport or shipment documents. This error occurs when the system cannot find a defined number range for the specified document type.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for the specific document type (e.g., shipment, transport order) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the number range may be incorrect or incomplete.
  External Number Assignment: The document type is set to use external number assignment, but no number range has been assigned for that document type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VT162 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the object name related to the document type you are working with (e.g., V_TOR for transport orders).
  Check if the number range is defined for the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If the number range is not defined, you need to create it:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO.
  Select the appropriate number range object.
  Click on "Intervals" to define a new interval for the number range.
  Ensure that the interval is set for external number assignment if that is required.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Document Type:
  
  Go to the configuration for the relevant document type (e.g., using transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the appropriate section for number range assignment (e.g., Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Define Number Ranges for Shipping Documents).
  Ensure that the defined number range is assigned to the document type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or assign number ranges.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the document creation process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring number ranges and external number assignment.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VT162 error and ensure that the number range is correctly configured for external number assignment.