How To Fix BK803 - The number range object was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document

• Message number: 803

• Message text: The number range object was not found

What causes this issue?

An unforseen system error has occurred: The number range object for CO
documents does not exist in the SAP System.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK803 - The number range object was not found ?

  The SAP error message BK803, which states "The number range object was not found," typically occurs when the system is unable to locate a specific number range object that is required for processing a transaction. This can happen in various modules, including Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO), where number ranges are used for document numbering.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Number Range Object: The number range object that is being referenced in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range object may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range object.
  Transport Issues: If the number range object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or activated correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Object:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check if the required number range object exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure it is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Configure Number Range:
  
  If the number range object exists but is not configured, you can configure it using transaction code SNRO.
  Ensure that the number ranges are defined and that they are active.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the number range object. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the number range object was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully transported and activated.
  If it was not transported, you may need to manually create the number range object in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SU01: To manage user authorizations.
  SE09/SE10: To check transport requests.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the BK803 error message.
  
  
  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 identify the cause of the BK803 error and implement a solution to resolve it.