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Define number
ranges for document numbers
In this IMG activity, you define the number
ranges for document numbers and the type of number assignment. When you define
a
document type , you must create at least one number range
for assigning document numbers.
You have the following options:
- internal number assignment
Your SAP System
assigns a numeric number from the number range defined.
- external number assignment
You can define a
numeric number from the number range defined.
Actions
Define number ranges (intervals)
For external number ranges, set the Indicator: external number
assignment.
Further
hints
- If you maintain several number ranges for
document management, the number ranges must not overlap.
- If you assign an alphanumeric number, the
system does not check the number against any number range, unless you are
using a user exit.
- You can configure a check route for number
assignment programs using user exits.
Example:
You can enter a template (prefix) which defines a classifying component of the
number. You can write a check routine (using a user exit) that checks your
entry and completes it with a unique internal number.
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External component: |
2NG- |
|
Internal component: |
XXXX (from a number range) |
|
Template: |
2NG-XXXX |
Do not change the number range status of
internal number range intervals.