How To Fix 30180 - Service category & does not have a valid number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 30 - Service Master: Basic Data

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Service category & does not have a valid number range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 30180 - Service category & does not have a valid number range ?

  The SAP error message "30180 Service category & does not have a valid number range" typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a service category in SAP that does not have an assigned number range. This can happen in various modules, such as SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Project System (PS), where service categories are used for various purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Assignment: The service category you are trying to use has not been assigned a valid number range in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the service category may not have been properly set up in the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be correctly handling the number range assignment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the service category has a valid number range assigned. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object for the service category you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that it is active.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create a new number range for the service category.
  
  
  
  Assign the Number Range:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction for the service category (e.g., SPRO for Project System).
  Navigate to the section where you can assign number ranges to service categories.
  Assign the valid number range to the service category in question.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, try to create or process the service category again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that the changes are transported to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Objects
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring number ranges and service categories.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, or consult SAP support for more specific guidance.
  
  By ensuring that the service category has a valid number range assigned, you should be able to resolve the error message 30180.