How To Fix B0101 - Number range &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Number range &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Number range &1 is not defined in partner or customer management.

System Response

Business partner data is not saved.

How to fix this error?

Create the missing number range in Customizing for business partner or
customer management, and migrate the Customizing of the selected
business partner grouping.
This business partner grouping refers either to a non-existent business
partner number range or to a customer account group that was not
assigned an existing number range.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0101 - Number range &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message B0101, which states "Number range &1 does not exist," typically occurs when the system is trying to access a number range that has not been defined or has been incorrectly configured. This error is often encountered in scenarios involving document numbering, such as when creating new documents (e.g., invoices, purchase orders, etc.) that require a unique identifier.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The specified number range does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range may not be properly configured or activated in the relevant application area.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  Client-Specific Settings: The number range may be defined in a different client or not defined for the current client.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object (e.g., for invoices, it might be FBNR for financial documents).
  Check if the number range is defined and active. If it is missing, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range does not exist, you can create a new number range by using the transaction code SNRO.
  Define the number range intervals and ensure that they are set to be active.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Client-Specific Settings:
  
  Verify that the number range is defined for the correct client. If you are working in a development or test environment, ensure that the number range is also set up in those clients.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific guidance related to the application area you are working with.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the number range was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported to the relevant environment (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SNUM: Number Range Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to number ranges.
  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 B0101 error and ensure that the necessary number ranges are correctly configured in your SAP system.