How To Fix /ATL/GENERAL050 - Interval of billing number range does not exist; company & type & year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/GENERAL -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Interval of billing number range does not exist; company & type & year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL050 - Interval of billing number range does not exist; company & type & year ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL050 indicates that there is an issue with the billing number range for a specific company code, billing type, and year. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid interval for the specified billing number range, which is necessary for generating billing documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The specified billing number range for the given company code, billing type, and year has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the billing number range may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Expired Number Range: The number range may have expired or been deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the relevant number range object.
  Ensure that the number range for the specified company code, billing type, and year is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If the number range does not exist, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the transaction code VOF1 (Define Number Ranges for Billing Documents).
  Specify the company code, billing type, and the desired number range intervals.
  
  
  
  Check for Expiry:
  
  Ensure that the number range is not expired. If it is, you may need to extend the validity period.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the number range. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific configurations that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  VOF1: Define Number Ranges for Billing Documents
  VOF2: Change Number Ranges for Billing Documents
  VOF3: Display Number Ranges for Billing Documents
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, 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 /ATL/GENERAL050 and ensure that the billing number range is correctly configured in your SAP system.