How To Fix 5P272 - &: Number range no. 01 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5P - Error Messages for Schema, Pers.Calc.Rule and Feature Checks

• Message number: 272

• Message text: &: Number range no. 01 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The number range you have created has the wrong number.

How to fix this error?

Create a number range with the correct number using the 'Number range'
option of transaction PE03.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5P272 - &: Number range no. 01 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 5P272, which states "Number range no. 01 does not exist," typically occurs when the system is trying to generate a number (like a document number, order number, etc.) using a number range that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The specified number range (in this case, "01") has not been created or activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not be properly configured in the relevant application area.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified number range.
  Client-Specific Settings: The number range might be defined in a different client or not defined for the current client.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the error.
  Check if the number range "01" is defined and active. If not, you may need to create or activate it.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Number Range:
  
  If the number range does not exist, you can create it by:
  
  Selecting the number range object.
  Clicking on "Intervals" and then "Insert Interval" to define the range.
  
  
  Ensure that the number range is set to "Internal" or "External" as per your requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the number range. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Client-Specific Settings:
  
  Verify that the number range is defined for the correct client. If you are working in a development or test environment, ensure that the number range is also set up in those clients.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the number range was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported to the relevant environment (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for related objects.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing number ranges and understanding their configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5P272 and ensure that the necessary number range is available for use in your SAP system.