How To Fix 06221 - System error: number range object & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 221

• Message text: System error: number range object & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06221 - System error: number range object & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "06221 System error: number range object & does not exist" typically indicates that the system is trying to access a number range object that has not been defined or does not exist in the system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating documents, transactions, or master data that require a unique identifier from a number range.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Object: The specified number range object has not been created or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range object may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range object.
  Transport Issues: If the number range object was created in a development environment and not transported to the production environment, it may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Object:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the name of the number range object that is causing the error and check if it exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or check with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Create/Configure Number Range:
  
  If the number range object is missing, you can create it using transaction code SNRO.
  Define the number range intervals and ensure that they are active.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the number range object. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the number range object was created in a development environment, ensure that it has been properly transported to the production environment.
  Check the transport logs to confirm that the transport was successful.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific guidance related to the number range object in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SU53: To analyze authorization issues.
  SE11: To check data dictionary objects related to the number range.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific number range object or the error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, 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 the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.