How To Fix ACEC050 - Specify a number range interval or select Self-Defined for &1/&2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACEC - Message for Customizing Consistency Check

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Specify a number range interval or select Self-Defined for &1/&2.

What causes this issue?

You can specify a number range interval for the combination of the
category object and company code when it is not configured to be
self-defined.

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?

You have the following options:
* Clear the self-defined checkbox for &V1&/&V2&, and specify a number
range interval.
* Select the self-defined checkbox and leave the number range interval
empty.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACEC050 - Specify a number range interval or select Self-Defined for &1/&2. ?

  The SAP error message ACEC050 indicates that a number range interval needs to be specified for a particular object or transaction. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage a document or object that requires a unique identifier, but the system cannot find a valid number range assigned to it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Interval: The most common cause of this error is that the number range interval for the specified object (e.g., a document type, transaction type, etc.) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the number range may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the system not being able to assign a number.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Number Range Intervals:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the error message (you may need to check the documentation or configuration for the specific object).
  Ensure that a number range interval is defined and active. If not, create a new interval with the required settings.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the relevant section for the object you are working with (e.g., Financial Accounting, Sales and Distribution, etc.).
  Ensure that the number range settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Select Self-Defined:
  
  If applicable, you can select the option for "Self-Defined" in the relevant field if you want to define a custom number range for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify number range settings. This may involve checking user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SPRO: To access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  
  
  Documentation: Check SAP Help Portal or relevant SAP Notes for detailed information on number range management.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, as they may need to check system settings or logs for more details.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ACEC050 error and successfully define or select a number range interval for your transaction or object.