How To Fix WU465 - Number range & not allowed for external number assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 465

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

What causes this issue?

The selected number range is not permitted for external i.e.
user-specific number assignment.

How to fix this error?

Select a number range for external number assignment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU465 - Number range & not allowed for external number assignment ?

  The SAP error message WU465 ("Number range & not allowed for external number assignment") typically occurs when you are trying to assign an external number to a document or transaction, but the number range configuration does not allow for external assignments. This can happen in various modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), or others where document numbers are generated.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the specific document type is set to "Internal" only, meaning that it does not accept externally assigned numbers.
  Document Type Settings: The document type you are trying to use may not be configured to allow external number assignment.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use external number assignment for that particular document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object for the document type you are working with.
  Check the settings to see if the number range is set to allow external number assignment. If it is not, you may need to change the configuration.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBA7 (for SD) or the relevant transaction for your module to check the document type settings.
  Ensure that the document type is configured to allow external number assignment.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Configuration Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the configuration, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to make the required changes.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform external number assignments. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Document Type Configuration
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to number range management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WU465 error and successfully assign external numbers as needed.