How To Fix 8I596 - The number range is not maintained for & & &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 596

• Message text: The number range is not maintained for & & &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I596 - The number range is not maintained for & & &. ?

  The SAP error message 8I596 indicates that a number range is not maintained for a specific object or document type. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or process an object (like a document, invoice, etc.) that requires a unique identifier, but the system cannot find a defined number range for that object.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The most common cause is that the number range for the specific object type has not been defined in the system.
  Number Range Not Assigned: The number range may be defined but not assigned to the relevant document type or object.
  Number Range Interval Not Active: The defined number range interval may not be active or may have been closed.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create entries in the number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object and check if the number range is defined.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create a new number range interval.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If the number range is not maintained, you can create a new number range by going to the transaction code SNRO.
  Select the appropriate object and create a new interval with the desired range.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Document Type:
  
  If the number range is defined but not assigned, you need to assign it to the relevant document type.
  This can usually be done in the customizing settings for the specific module (e.g., FI, MM, SD) where the object is used.
  
  
  
  Check Active Status:
  
  Ensure that the number range interval is active. If it is not, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or access the number range. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific number range object or how to configure it, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SNUM: Number Range Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Modules: The error can occur in various modules such as FI (Financial Accounting), MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), etc.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 8I596 and maintain the necessary number ranges in your SAP system.