How To Fix 8A408 - No number range defined for additional no. for company code & doc. type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8A - Messages for Argentina

• Message number: 408

• Message text: No number range defined for additional no. for company code & doc. type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8A408 - No number range defined for additional no. for company code & doc. type & ?

  The SAP error message 8A408 indicates that there is no number range defined for the additional number for a specific company code and document type. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or document postings where an additional number is required but not configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the number range for the additional number has not been defined in the system for the specified company code and document type.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not have an associated number range for the additional number.
  System Migration or Upgrade: If the system has been recently migrated or upgraded, the number range settings may not have been carried over or properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the number range for the additional number in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Document -> Document Number Ranges -> Define Document Number Ranges
  
  
  
  
  Define Number Ranges:
  
  In the configuration screen, look for the section related to the document type you are using.
  Check if there is an entry for the additional number range for the specific company code and document type.
  If it does not exist, create a new number range by specifying the range limits and assigning it to the appropriate document type and company code.
  
  
  
  Assign the Number Range:
  
  Ensure that the newly created number range is assigned to the correct document type and company code.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SNRO (Number Range Objects) to view and manage number ranges.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring number ranges and understanding the implications of changes.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that the changes are captured in a transport request for movement to production.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional configuration or authorization issues at play.