How To Fix 8I706 - Number range for internal challan numbers not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 706

• Message text: Number range for internal challan numbers not maintained

What causes this issue?

Number range object 'J_1ICHLNNO' is not maintained fully.

System Response

There is an error in the number range object and a new internal number
can not be generated.

How to fix this error?

Check if the number range object exists in your system and also check
if number ranges for the number group is maintained for the current
year. Maintain the number range object and then start this transaction.
The transaction code for the number range maintenance is 'J1INUMBER'.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I706 - Number range for internal challan numbers not maintained ?

  The SAP error message 8I706 indicates that the number range for internal challan numbers has not been maintained in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document that requires an internal challan number, but the system cannot find a defined number range for it.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The primary cause of this error is that the number range for internal challan numbers has not been set up in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to number ranges in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Taxation).
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or maintain number ranges.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the number range for internal challan numbers. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting or Taxation).
  Use the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) to access the number range object maintenance.
  
  
  
  Find the Relevant Number Range Object:
  
  In the Number Range Object field, enter the object related to internal challan numbers (you may need to consult your SAP documentation or system administrator for the exact object name).
  Click on the "Change" button.
  
  
  
  Define the Number Range:
  
  If no number range exists, you will need to create a new one.
  Click on "Intervals" and then "Insert Interval" to define a new number range.
  Specify the range (e.g., from 0000000001 to 0000001000) and ensure that the status is set to "Current."
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify number ranges. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After maintaining the number range, try to perform the action that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SNRO (Number Range Objects), OBD2 (Maintain Number Ranges for Document Types), and others that may be relevant to your specific configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific details related to your implementation.
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 8I706 and maintain the necessary number range for internal challan numbers in your SAP system.