3246538 - Error "Number range ** is not an external range" shows up when manually assigning a serial number to the product in a production order

You want to use serial number for a product, however, when you manually assign it in a production order, the error message "Number range ** is not an external range" (Message no. IS041) shows up.

SAP S/4HANA Cloud

1. Open app Create Production Order.
2. Enter quantity and scheduling information then click "Enter".
3. Go to the serial number page via "Menu -> Header -> Serial Numbers".
4. Manually enter a serial number for the product then click "Enter".
5. The error message shows up.

"**" is the number range assigned to the current equipment category and it is not external.

Please set the number range as "external" in SSCUI 103091 - Define Number Ranges for Equipment Categories.

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