How To Fix 8N1006 - No number range assignment for doc.type & &


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 8N1 - Messages for Accounting (Greek Localization)

  • Message number: 006

  • Message text: No number range assignment for doc.type & &

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8N1006 - No number range assignment for doc.type & & ?

    The SAP error message 8N1006 indicates that there is no number range assignment for the specified document type. This typically occurs when you are trying to create a document (such as an invoice, purchase order, etc.) in SAP, and the system cannot find a valid number range for the document type you are using.

    Cause:

    1. Missing Number Range Assignment: The document type you are trying to use does not have a number range assigned to it in the configuration.
    2. Inactive Number Range: The number range might be inactive or not defined for the current fiscal year or period.
    3. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
    4. Configuration Changes: Recent changes in the configuration might have led to the number range being deleted or modified incorrectly.

    Solution:

    To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:

    1. Check Number Range Assignment:

      • Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
      • Look for the relevant number range object associated with the document type in question.
      • Ensure that there is a number range defined for the document type.
    2. Define Number Range:

      • If there is no number range defined, you can create one:
        • Use transaction code OBA7 (for document types) or OBA5 (for number range intervals).
        • Define a new number range interval for the document type.
        • Make sure to activate the number range.
    3. Check Document Type Configuration:

      • Use transaction code OBA7 to check the configuration of the document type.
      • Ensure that the document type is correctly linked to the number range.
    4. Check User Authorizations:

      • Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create documents with the specified document type.
    5. Consult with Basis or Configuration Team:

      • If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to check for any recent changes that might have affected the number range assignment.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:
      • SNRO: Number Range Objects
      • OBA5: Maintain Number Ranges
      • OBA7: Document Type Configuration
    • Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and document types.
    • Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.

    By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 8N1006 and successfully create the document in SAP.

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