How To Fix 3G847 - Number range 'HR_PROCESS' does not exist. Please create the number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 847

• Message text: Number range 'HR_PROCESS' does not exist. Please create the number range

What causes this issue?

There is an incorrect or no number range for the process you want to
carry out.

System Response

The system can not assign the process a clearly identified number.

How to fix this error?

Choose Tools -> ABAP Workbench -> Development -> Further Tools ->
<DS:TRAN.SNRO>Number ranges</>
Enter the object name <LS>HR_PROCESS</> and choose <ZH>Number ranges
</>.
Choose <ZH>Change intervals</>.
If an entry already exists, delete it.
Create the following interval:
No. = 01
From number = 0000000001
To number = 9999999999
Number range = 0000000000
EXT = <space>
Save your entries and continue with the process.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G847 - Number range 'HR_PROCESS' does not exist. Please create the number range ?

  The SAP error message "3G847 Number range 'HR_PROCESS' does not exist. Please create the number range" indicates that the system is trying to access a number range object that has not been defined in the system. This typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) processes where a specific number range is required for generating unique identifiers for HR-related documents or processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The number range object 'HR_PROCESS' has not been created in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the HR module may not have been completed properly, leading to missing number ranges.
  Transport Issues: If the system is newly set up or has recently undergone a transport, the number range may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to create the missing number range. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Number Range Maintenance:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  
  
  
  Find the Number Range Object:
  
  In the "Object" field, enter HR_PROCESS and click on the "Display" button.
  If the object does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create the Number Range Object:
  
  If the object is missing, you can create it by going to transaction code SNUM (Number Range Object Maintenance).
  Enter the name of the number range object (e.g., HR_PROCESS) and click on "Create".
  Define the number range intervals (e.g., start number, end number, etc.) according to your requirements.
  
  
  
  Assign the Number Range:
  
  After creating the number range, ensure that it is assigned to the relevant HR processes or applications that require it.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After creating and assigning the number range, test the HR process that was generating the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create and modify number ranges in the SAP system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP guidelines for specific details on how to configure number ranges for HR processes.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that the changes are captured in a transport request for moving to production.
  Consult with Basis Team: If you are unsure about the implications of creating a number range or if you encounter issues, consult with your SAP Basis team or a functional consultant.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the number range 'HR_PROCESS' is properly configured in your SAP system.