How To Fix 06518 - Please maintain internal number range for quota arrangement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Please maintain internal number range for quota arrangement

What causes this issue?

The internal <GL:number_range>number range</> of the quota arrangement
must be maintained.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 LANGUAGE EN
The latter can maintain the number ranges using the Implementation
Guide (IMG): <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMEOMEP>Define number ranges</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06518 - Please maintain internal number range for quota arrangement ?

  The SAP error message 06518, which states "Please maintain internal number range for quota arrangement," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid internal number range for quota arrangements in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, particularly when working with materials management or procurement processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Configuration: The internal number range for quota arrangements has not been defined in the system.
  Number Range Object Not Assigned: The number range object related to quota arrangements is not properly assigned or configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or maintain the number range settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the object name related to quota arrangements (usually QUOTA or similar).
  Check if there is a defined number range for the object. If not, you will need to create one.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Number Range:
  
  If the number range does not exist, you can create it by:
  
  Going to transaction code SN1R (Number Range Maintenance).
  Select the appropriate number range object.
  Define a new number range interval (specifying the start and end numbers).
  
  
  If it exists but is not properly configured, you may need to adjust the intervals.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Quota Arrangement:
  
  Ensure that the number range is assigned to the relevant application area (e.g., purchasing).
  This can typically be done in the customizing settings under SPRO > Materials Management > Purchasing > Quota Arrangement > Define Number Ranges for Quota Arrangement.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain number ranges. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: For number range object maintenance.
  SN1R: For number range interval maintenance.
  SPRO: For accessing the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on maintaining number ranges and understanding quota arrangements.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 06518 and ensure that the internal number range for quota arrangements is properly maintained.