How To Fix 26023 - Number range & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Number range & not defined

What causes this issue?

You have enter number range &V1& for the document type, but this number
range is not defined for the number range object "document".

How to fix this error?

Check in Customizing (Document management -> Control data -> Number
ranges) which number ranges are defined.
If you want to enter a number range that has not been defined for the
document type, contact your system manager. It may be necessary to
create a new number range.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26023 - Number range & not defined ?

  The SAP error message "26023 Number range & not defined" typically indicates that a specific number range object has not been defined or configured in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to create a document, record, or transaction that requires a unique identifier from a number range that has not been set up.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Definition: The number range object that is being referenced has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range may exist, but it is not properly configured for the specific document type or transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create entries in the specified number range.
  Transport Issues: If the number range was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated or properly configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Number Range:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check if the number range object in question exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  If it exists, ensure that the number range intervals are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Configure the Number Range:
  
  Use transaction code SNRO to check the configuration of the number range object.
  Ensure that the number range intervals are correctly set up for the relevant document types or transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the number range was recently transported, ensure that all necessary configurations have been activated in the target system.
  Check the transport logs for any errors related to the number range.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review 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.
  SN01: To display number range intervals.
  SU53: To analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific number range object or error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "26023 Number range & not defined" error in SAP.