What is external number range in SAP (SRD-BC - Business Configuration)?

SAP Term: external number range

• Component: SRD-BC

• Component Name: Business Configuration

• Description: A range of numbers used to control how the number of a new document, or data record, is created. The external number range is assigned by the company according to the company's own specifications. If you set an external number range, the user assigns a number.

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• Key Concepts: 
  External number range is a feature in SAP SRD-BC Business Configuration that allows users to assign external numbers to documents, such as sales orders, delivery notes, and invoices. This feature helps to ensure that each document has a unique number, which can be used for tracking and identification purposes. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the external number range feature, users must first create an external number range in the system. This can be done by navigating to the “Number Range Maintenance” screen in the SRD-BC Business Configuration menu. Once the range is created, users can assign external numbers to documents by entering the number into the “External Number” field when creating or editing a document. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an external number range, it is important to make sure that the range is wide enough to accommodate all of the documents that will need to be assigned a number. It is also important to make sure that the numbers are unique and not duplicated. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the external number range feature in SAP SRD-BC Business Configuration, please refer to the official SAP documentation.