BC_BOR029 - Number not within external number range interval

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC_BOR - BC Training (All Courses)

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Number not within external number range interval

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC_BOR029 - Number not within external number range interval ?

  The SAP error message BC_BOR029: Number not within external number range interval typically occurs when you are trying to use a number that falls outside the defined external number range for a particular object or document type in SAP. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating documents, orders, or other entities that require a unique identifier.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number you are trying to use is not within the defined range for the specific object. Each object in SAP has a defined number range that specifies the minimum and maximum values that can be used.
  Number Range Status: The number range may be set to "not available" or "not assigned" for the current document type or object.
  Incorrect Number Assignment: The system may be trying to assign a number that has already been used or is not valid for the current context.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the document type you are working with.
  Check the defined intervals to ensure that the number you are trying to use falls within the specified range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted or not properly configured, you may need to extend the range or create a new interval.
  This can be done by going to transaction code SNRO, selecting the appropriate number range object, and adjusting the intervals.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using is correctly configured to use the appropriate number range.
  This can be checked in the customizing settings for the specific module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management).
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis or SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary authorizations to change number ranges, consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SNUM: Number Range Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify number ranges.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BC_BOR029 error and successfully use the required number within the defined range.