How To Fix WE110 - The interval & is not external

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WE - Messages for EAN Customizing and for EAN management in MM_BD

• Message number: 110

• Message text: The interval & is not external

What causes this issue?

You have tried to specify an EAN or a UPC for a number range interval
that is defined as an external interval. The error lies in the
parameters set in Customizing. The likely cause is that an interval has
been assigned to a number category as an internal interval, although it
is defined as an external interval for the number range object.

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?

Get your system(s) administrator to correct the error.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE110 - The interval & is not external ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WE110 - The interval & is not external
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  The error message WE110 occurs in the context of IDoc processing in SAP. It indicates that the specified interval (usually a range of IDoc numbers or segments) is not external. In SAP IDoc terminology, an "external" interval refers to a range of IDoc numbers that are assigned or reserved for external processing or external systems.
  This error typically arises when you try to process or reference an IDoc number interval that has not been defined or marked as external in the system. For example, when you attempt to use a number range interval for IDocs that is not set up as an external interval, the system throws this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During IDoc number range assignment or processing.
  When trying to assign or use an IDoc number interval that is not flagged as external.
  When configuring or processing IDocs in ALE/EDI scenarios where number ranges are involved.
  
  
  Cause:
  
  The IDoc number range interval you are trying to use is not defined as an external interval in the system.
  The number range interval is either missing or incorrectly configured.
  The system expects an external interval for the operation, but the interval is internal or undefined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Intervals for IDocs:
  
  Go to transaction WE30 or WE20 (depending on context) to check IDoc configuration.
  Use transaction SNRO (Number Range Objects) and enter the object IDOC_NUMBER or relevant object for IDoc number ranges.
  Verify the intervals defined for IDoc numbers.
  
  
  
  Define or Adjust External Intervals:
  
  In transaction SNRO, create or adjust the number range intervals.
  Mark the relevant interval as external if it is intended to be used as such.
  External intervals are typically used when IDoc numbers are assigned outside the SAP system or by external systems.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Profiles:
  
  In transaction WE20, check the partner profiles and ensure that the number range intervals assigned to partners are correctly defined and marked as external if required.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Program or Process:
  
  If the error occurs during a custom program or process, ensure that the code references the correct number range interval and that it is external if expected.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to IDoc number range intervals and the WE110 error.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  IDoc Number Ranges: SAP uses number ranges to assign unique IDs to IDocs. These ranges can be internal (assigned by SAP) or external (assigned by external systems or processes).
  External Intervals: These are intervals where the IDoc numbers are assigned externally, and SAP expects the numbers to be within these intervals.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO - Number Range Objects maintenance.
  WE20 - Partner Profiles.
  WE30 - IDoc Type development.
  WE02 / WE05 - IDoc display and monitoring.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WE110 - The interval & is not external
  
  
  Cause
  IDoc number range interval is not defined as external but is expected to be.
  
  
  Solution
  Define or mark the number range interval as external in SNRO; verify partner profiles and IDoc configuration.
  
  
  Related T-Codes
  SNRO, WE20, WE30, WE02, WE05
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where the error occurs, I can help with more specific steps.