How To Fix 8I790 - Number Group not maintained for Section & and Recipient type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 790

• Message text: Number Group not maintained for Section & and Recipient type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I790 - Number Group not maintained for Section & and Recipient type & ?

  The SAP error message 8I790 indicates that there is an issue with the number group configuration for a specific section and recipient type in the context of financial documents, such as invoices or payment requests. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid number range for the specified parameters.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Number Group Not Defined: The number group for the specified section and recipient type has not been maintained in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings for the relevant document type.
  Missing Customization: If the system has been customized, the necessary settings for the number group may not have been properly set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBD4 (for number range maintenance).
  Verify if the number group for the specified section and recipient type is defined.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create a new number range for that group.
  
  
  
  Maintain Number Ranges:
  
  If the number group exists but is not assigned correctly, you may need to adjust the number range intervals.
  Ensure that the number range is active and that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the document type settings in the relevant configuration area (e.g., for invoices, payment requests).
  Ensure that the document type is linked to the correct number group.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes, consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant to ensure that the changes are made correctly and do not affect other configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs when processing the relevant documents.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBD4: Number Range Maintenance
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 8I790 and ensure that the number group is properly maintained for the specified section and recipient type.