How To Fix 4F159 - Maintain number range object for object &, year &, excise group &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 4F - Message class for India localization

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Maintain number range object for object &, year &, excise group &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 4F159 - Maintain number range object for object &, year &, excise group & ?

  The SAP error message 4F159 typically indicates an issue related to the configuration of number ranges for excise duties in the context of the Indian taxation system. This error occurs when the system cannot find a valid number range for a specific object, year, and excise group.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Number Range Configuration: The number range object for the specified excise group and year has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Object or Year: The object or year specified in the transaction does not match any existing number range configuration.
  Inactive Number Range: The number range might be defined but is not active or has been set to a status that prevents its use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the number range object related to excise duties (usually J_1IEXC for excise invoices).
  Check if the number range for the specified year and excise group is defined.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If the number range is missing, you will need to create it.
  Use transaction code OBCN or J1I1 to maintain the number range for excise documents.
  Ensure that you specify the correct year and excise group while creating the number range.
  
  
  
  Activate Number Range:
  
  If the number range exists but is inactive, you will need to activate it.
  Ensure that the number range is set to "Active" status.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify number range configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant for specific configurations related to excise duties.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBCN: Maintain Number Ranges
  J1I1: Maintain Excise Invoice Number Ranges
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance on number range configuration for excise duties.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, 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 error message 4F159 and ensure that the number range for the specified excise group and year is correctly maintained.