How To Fix AC188 - Check number range specification for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Check number range specification for company code &1

What causes this issue?

You entered a undefined company code for the number range assignment of
company code &V1&.
You can specify one of the following here:
Company code &V1& has its own number range: then enter company code
&V1& as the number range.
Company code &V1& shares the number range of another company code.
Company code &V1& uses the undefined company code &V2& for number
assignment.

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?

Check your specifications for company code &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC188 - Check number range specification for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message AC188, which states "Check number range specification for company code &1," typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an issue with the number range configuration for asset transactions in a specific company code.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Number Range: The number range for asset transactions has not been defined for the specified company code.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The number range may be incorrectly assigned or configured, leading to conflicts or gaps.
  Number Range Status: The number range may be set to "not available" or "not active" for the company code in question.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AC188 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAOA (or navigate through the menu: Accounting > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Number Ranges).
  Verify that the number range for the relevant company code is defined and active.
  Ensure that the number range intervals are correctly set up and that there are no overlaps or gaps.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If the number range does not exist, you will need to create it. You can do this in the same configuration area (OAOA).
  Define the number range intervals and assign them to the appropriate company code.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Ensure that the number range is set to "active" and is not locked or restricted.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the number range settings. This can be done through transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making any changes, test the configuration by attempting to create or modify an asset to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OAOA: Number Range Maintenance for Asset Accounting
  OABN: Number Range for Asset Transactions
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for detailed information on number range configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AC188 error and ensure that the number range for asset transactions is correctly configured for the specified company code.