How To Fix 5U247 - There are no external number ranges for the ADP company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 247

• Message text: There are no external number ranges for the ADP company code &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U247 - There are no external number ranges for the ADP company code & ?

  The SAP error message 5U247 indicates that there are no external number ranges defined for the specified ADP (Automatic Data Processing) company code. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or process documents that require an external number range, but the system is unable to find a valid configuration for that company code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The external number range for the specified company code has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code you are trying to use may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be restrictions or authorization issues preventing access to the number range configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to the document type you are trying to process (e.g., invoices, purchase orders).
  Ensure that there is an external number range defined for the specific company code.
  
  
  
  Define External Number Ranges:
  
  If the external number range is missing, you can create it by going to the transaction code OBA7 (Maintain Number Ranges for Document Types).
  Select the appropriate document type and company code, and define the external number range.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is correctly set up in the system. You can check this in the transaction code OBY6 (Define Company Code).
  Verify that the company code is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify number range settings. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Maintain Number Ranges for Document Types
  OBY6: Define Company Code
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on number range configuration and management.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5U247 and ensure that the external number ranges are correctly configured for your ADP company code.