/BOFU/COMMON_MSG039 - No external number range found for BO &1

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/COMMON_MSG -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: No external number range found for BO &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/COMMON_MSG039 - No external number range found for BO &1 ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/COMMON_MSG039 No external number range found for BO &1 typically indicates that the system is unable to find an external number range for a specific business object (BO) that you are trying to create or process. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating documents, transactions, or other entities that require a unique identifier.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Configuration: The external number range for the specified business object has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The business object may not be correctly assigned to an existing number range.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the number range object in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object associated with the business object in question.
  Ensure that an external number range is defined and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Define External Number Range:
  
  If no external number range exists, you will need to create one.
  In the SNRO transaction, select the appropriate number range object and create a new number range interval for external numbering.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Business Object:
  
  Ensure that the business object is correctly assigned to the newly created or existing number range.
  This can typically be done in the customizing settings for the specific business object.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range.
  This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific business object to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Objects
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the external number range is properly configured for the business object in question.