How To Fix >2463 - Invalid number range for payment documents, number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >2 -

• Message number: 463

• Message text: Invalid number range for payment documents, number &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >2463 - Invalid number range for payment documents, number &1 ?

  The SAP error message 2463: Invalid number range for payment documents, number &1 typically occurs when there is an issue with the number range configuration for payment documents in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is trying to generate a payment document number that falls outside the defined number range.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for payment documents may not be properly defined or may have been exhausted.
  Number Range Status: The number range might be set to "not available" or "not active."
  Document Type Issues: The document type associated with the payment may not have a valid number range assigned to it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  
  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 for payment documents (e.g., FBNR for payment documents) and check the number range intervals.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend the number range by creating a new interval or adjusting the existing one.
  Use transaction code OBA7 to maintain number ranges for payment documents.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type used for the payment has a valid number range assigned.
  You can check this in transaction code OBY6 (for payment document types).
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create payment documents and access the number range.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making any changes, test the configuration by attempting to create a payment document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Maintain Number Ranges
  OBY6: Document Type Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number ranges and payment documents.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for number range management and payment processing to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.