How To Fix 88704 - Number range object & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Number range object & not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88704 - Number range object & not found ?

  The SAP error message "88704 Number range object & not found" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specified number range object. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or process documents that require a unique identifier from a number range.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Number Range Object: The specified number range object does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range object may not be properly configured or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range object.
  Transport Issues: If the number range object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Custom Development: If the number range object is part of a custom development, it may not have been created or registered correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Object:
  
  Use transaction code SNRO to check if the number range object exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that it has been properly transported from another system.
  
  
  
  Create/Configure Number Range:
  
  If the number range object exists but is not configured, you can create or configure it using transaction code SNRO.
  Ensure that the number range intervals are defined and that they are active.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the number range object. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the number range object was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Custom Development Review:
  
  If the number range object is part of a custom development, review the code to ensure that it is correctly referencing the number range object.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further insights into the specific number range object and its usage.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check related tables)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific number range object or error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.