How To Fix >2701 - No number range could be found for the payment orders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >2 -

• Message number: 701

• Message text: No number range could be found for the payment orders

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >2701 - No number range could be found for the payment orders ?

  The SAP error message "2701 No number range could be found for the payment orders" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a defined number range for payment orders in the configuration settings. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or process payment orders in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Configuration: The most common cause is that the number range for payment orders has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The number range may be defined but not correctly assigned to the relevant document type or company code.
  Number Range Interval Issues: The number range intervals may be closed or exhausted, meaning that there are no available numbers left to assign.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, 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 the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to payment orders (usually F_PAYMENT or similar).
  Ensure that a number range is defined for the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If no number range exists, you can create one by going to the transaction code OBAS (Define Number Ranges for Payment Orders).
  Create a new number range interval, ensuring that it is active and has sufficient numbers available.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the number range is assigned to the correct document type in the configuration settings.
  You can check this in the transaction code OBPM1 (Payment Order Configuration).
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Verify that the number range is not closed or exhausted. If it is, you may need to extend the range or create a new one.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBAS: Define Number Ranges for Payment Orders
  OBPM1: Payment Order Configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring number ranges and payment orders.
  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.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully process payment orders in SAP.