How To Fix 30040 - Number range & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 30 - Service Master: Basic Data

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Number range & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You wish to create a service master. In the process, you have chosen a
service category for which no number range has yet been defined.

How to fix this error?

Please create a number range for the service master via Customizing.
Assign the service category to an existing group, or create a new group
with number intervals and then assign the service category to this new
group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 30040 - Number range & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "30040 Number range & does not exist" typically indicates that the system is trying to access a number range that has not been defined or has been deleted. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when creating documents, transactions, or master data that require a specific number range.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Number Range: The number range object that is being referenced does not have a defined number range interval.
  Deleted Number Range: The number range may have been deleted or deactivated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the number range object in the relevant application area (e.g., sales, purchasing, etc.).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object and check if the number range intervals are defined.
  If the number range does not exist, you may need to create a new number range interval.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is missing, you can create a new interval by using the transaction code SNRO.
  Ensure that the number range is active and properly configured for the relevant application.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion:
  
  If the number range was deleted, you may need to restore it or create a new one as needed.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for specific details related to the number range object you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SNUM: Number Range Maintenance
  
  
  Number Range Object: Each application area in SAP has its own number range objects, and they need to be configured correctly for the application to function properly.
  Custom Development: If you are working with custom developments, ensure that the custom code is referencing the correct number range objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the "30040 Number range & does not exist" error in SAP.