How To Fix WAB069 - No external number assigned (number range &1 &2 is external)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 069

• Message text: No external number assigned (number range &1 &2 is external)

What causes this issue?

External number assignment is active for this number range. In this
case, the method EXTERNAL_NUMBER_ASSIGNMENT in BAdI
<DS:SIMG.WLF_NUMBER_CHANGE>WLF_NUMBER_CHANGE</> must be implemented to
determine the number. This BAdI has been implemented, but the method
does not return a number.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB069 - No external number assigned (number range &1 &2 is external) ?

  The SAP error message WAB069 indicates that there is an issue with the number range assignment for a specific object. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process an object that requires a number from an external number range, but no external number has been assigned to that range.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range object you are trying to use is configured as an external number range, but it has not been properly set up to allow for external number assignment.
  Missing Number Assignment: There may not be any external numbers assigned to the number range, or the number range may not be activated.
  Incorrect Number Range: The number range specified in the error message may not be correctly defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WAB069 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the number range object that corresponds to the error message and click on "Display".
  Check if the number range is set as "External" and ensure that it is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign External Numbers:
  
  If the number range is indeed external, you need to assign external numbers to it.
  Go to transaction code SNRO and select the number range object.
  Click on "Intervals" and check if there are any intervals defined for external numbers.
  If not, create a new interval for the external number range, specifying the start and end numbers.
  
  
  
  Activate the Number Range:
  
  Ensure that the number range is activated. If it is not, activate it to allow for number assignment.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or assign numbers in the specified number range.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the action that triggered the error again to see if it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SNUM: Number Range Management
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WAB069 error and successfully assign external numbers in your SAP system.