How To Fix VT163 - Number range & not defined for internal number assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VT - Vertriebstabellen

• Message number: 163

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VT163 - Number range & not defined for internal number assignment ?

  The SAP error message VT163, which states "Number range & not defined for internal number assignment," typically occurs when the system attempts to generate a document number using an internal number range that has not been properly configured. This can happen in various modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD) or Materials Management (MM), where internal number assignment is required.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Definition: The number range for the specific document type or transaction has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the relevant document type.
  Number Range Status: The number range may be set to "not active" or may have reached its limit.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the defined number range.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VT163 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant