/DSD/VC_MESSAGE317 - External number &1 for visit list is not in number range &2

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/VC_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 317

• Message text: External number &1 for visit list is not in number range &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/VC_MESSAGE317 - External number &1 for visit list is not in number range &2 ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/VC_MESSAGE317 indicates that there is an issue with the external number for a visit list not being found in the specified number range. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Direct Store Delivery (DSD) or similar applications where visit lists are used for managing customer visits.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The external number for the visit list is not defined in the number range that is configured for the relevant document type. This can happen if the number range has not been properly set up or if the number range has been exhausted.
  Incorrect Number Assignment: The system may be trying to use a number that was manually entered or generated outside of the defined number range.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the correct number range.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the external numbers may not align with the configured number ranges in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object for the visit list (e.g., /DSD/VISIT_LIST).
  Check if the number range is defined correctly and if it is active.
  Ensure that the number range is not exhausted. If it is, you may need to extend the range.
  
  
  
  Adjust External Number:
  
  If the external number is incorrect, you may need to adjust it to fall within the defined number range.
  Ensure that any manual entries conform to the expected format and range.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the number range. This can be done through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that external numbers were correctly mapped to the SAP number ranges.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Object Maintenance
  SNUM - Number Range Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to your version of SAP that might address this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /DSD/VC_MESSAGE317.