How To Fix 8B512 - NF Number range not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 512

• Message text: NF Number range not found

What causes this issue?

The number range has not been created for the business place series.

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?

Create a number range for the "business place-series" combination.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B512 - NF Number range not found ?

  The SAP error message 8B512 indicates that a specific number range (NF) is not found. This error typically occurs when the system is trying to generate a document or record that requires a number from a number range that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Definition: The number range for the specific object (like a document type, transaction, etc.) has not been defined in the system.
  Inactive Number Range: The number range exists but is not currently active or is not assigned to the relevant object.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the number range is not properly linked to the document type or transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check if the number range object related to the error is defined.
  If it is not defined, create a new number range for the relevant object.
  
  
  
  Activate the Number Range:
  
  If the number range exists but is inactive, you need to activate it.
  This can be done in the same transaction (SNRO) or through the relevant configuration transaction.
  
  
  
  Assign the Number Range:
  
  Ensure that the number range is assigned to the correct document type or transaction.
  This can typically be done in the configuration settings for the specific module (e.g., FI, MM, SD).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range.
  This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with for additional guidance on number range configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SNUM: Number Range Maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing (to access configuration settings)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the specific error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, 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 8B512 and ensure that the necessary number ranges are properly configured in your SAP system.