How To Fix WRF_ASORT011 - Maintain dialog (DIA) and inbound (INB) for ext. no. range assignments

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ASORT - Message Class WRF Assortment

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Maintain dialog (DIA) and inbound (INB) for ext. no. range assignments

What causes this issue?

You want to assign special number ranges to creation modes for
assortments.
When doing so, take the following into account:
If you have only maintained an external number range for one creation
type (dialog or inbound), the non-maintained creation type is checked
against all external number ranges. This may lead to undesired overlaps.
The same applies to internal number ranges. However, the use of an
internal number range is not common for inbound processing.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

In the case of number range assignments (particulary external) for a
creation mode, there must always be an inbound assignment for a dialog
assignment.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ASORT011 - Maintain dialog (DIA) and inbound (INB) for ext. no. range assignments ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WRF_ASORT011:
  
  SAP Error Message: WRF_ASORT011
  Text: Maintain dialog (DIA) and inbound (INB) for external number range assignments
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system detects that the number range assignments for dialog (DIA) and inbound (INB) processes for external number ranges are not properly maintained or missing. In SAP, when you use external number assignment for certain objects (like IDocs, messages, or other entities), you need to maintain number range intervals for both dialog and inbound processing to ensure consistent and unique number assignment.
  If these number ranges are not maintained or incorrectly configured, the system cannot assign numbers properly, leading to this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During configuration or processing of IDocs or other objects that require external number assignment.
  When the system tries to assign a number for inbound or dialog processing but finds no valid number range interval.
  During runtime or configuration validation steps related to number range assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Number Range Intervals:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction for number range maintenance. For IDocs, this is usually:
  
  Transaction: SNRO (Number Range Objects)
  Or specific customizing paths depending on the object.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check and Maintain Number Range for the Object:
  
  Identify the number range object related to the error (e.g., ORDPR for purchase orders, or specific IDoc number range objects).
  Ensure that number ranges for both Dialog (DIA) and Inbound (INB) processes are maintained.
  Create or extend number ranges if missing.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Ranges Correctly:
  
  In the customizing for the application (e.g., IDoc processing), assign the maintained number ranges to the respective processes.
  For IDocs, check under:
  
  WE20 (Partner Profiles) ? Number range assignment for inbound processing.
  WE21 (Port Definition) ? Number range assignment for outbound processing.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify External Number Assignment Settings:
  
  If external number assignment is used, ensure that the external numbers are correctly maintained and do not conflict with internal number ranges.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After maintaining the number ranges, test the inbound and dialog processing to confirm that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Number Range Objects: SAP uses number range objects to manage unique number assignments for various business objects.
  Dialog (DIA) vs Inbound (INB):  
  
  Dialog (DIA): Refers to numbers assigned during dialog/user interaction.
  Inbound (INB): Refers to numbers assigned during inbound processing, such as inbound IDocs.
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SNRO - Number Range Objects maintenance.
  WE20 - Partner Profiles (IDoc inbound processing).
  WE21 - Port Definition (IDoc outbound processing).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the specific object or module you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  
  Summary:
  The WRF_ASORT011 error indicates missing or incorrect number range assignments for dialog and inbound processes when using external number ranges. The fix involves maintaining these number ranges properly in the system using transactions like SNRO and ensuring they are assigned correctly in the relevant customizing settings.
  
  If you provide the specific module or object you are working with, I can give more tailored instructions.