How To Fix 61646 - The order type has not been allocated a number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 646

• Message text: The order type has not been allocated a number range

What causes this issue?

This exception message can occur for one of the following reasons:
the order type entered was not allocated a number range in table
T0030
a general error exists in number range maintenance

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61646 - The order type has not been allocated a number range ?

  The SAP error message 61646, "The order type has not been allocated a number range," typically occurs when you attempt to create an order (such as a production order, maintenance order, etc.) in SAP, but the system cannot find a valid number range assigned to the order type you are using. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or missing settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Assignment: The order type you are trying to use has not been assigned a number range in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range may be incorrectly configured or not activated for the specific order type.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the order type is properly assigned to a number range. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  
  Navigate to the Number Range Settings:
  
  Follow the path: Production -> Shop Floor Control -> Order -> Define Order Types.
  Alternatively, for maintenance orders, navigate to: Plant Maintenance and Customer Service -> Maintenance Order -> Order -> Define Order Types.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Assignment:
  
  In the configuration for the order type, check if a number range is assigned.
  If not, you will need to create a new number range or assign an existing one to the order type.
  
  
  
  Create/Assign Number Range:
  
  If you need to create a new number range, go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and create a new number range object for the order type.
  Ensure that the number range is defined correctly (e.g., specify the interval, assign it to the correct object).
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  Test the Changes: Try creating the order again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create orders and access the number range.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that the changes are transported to the production environment if necessary.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on configuring number ranges and order types.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.