How To Fix BOE_MESSAGE212 - Cannot get number range for Bill of Exchange; check your configuration

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOE_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Cannot get number range for Bill of Exchange; check your configuration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE212 - Cannot get number range for Bill of Exchange; check your configuration ?

  The SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE212 indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the number range for a Bill of Exchange (BoE). This typically occurs due to configuration issues related to number ranges in the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for the Bill of Exchange may not be defined in the system.
  Number Range Not Assigned: The number range may be defined but not assigned to the relevant document type or company code.
  Number Range Interval Issues: The number range interval may be closed or exhausted, meaning there are no available numbers left.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration settings related to the Bill of Exchange.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to Bill of Exchange (usually F_BKPF_BEX or similar).
  Ensure that the number range is defined and has an active interval.
  
  
  
  Define/Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is not defined, you can create a new number range interval.
  If the interval is exhausted, you can extend the range or create a new interval.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Document Type:
  
  Use transaction code OBD2 to check if the number range is assigned to the appropriate document type for the Bill of Exchange.
  Ensure that the document type used for the Bill of Exchange is linked to the correct number range.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the Bill of Exchange in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings and ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring number ranges and Bill of Exchange processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this 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 resolve the error message BOE_MESSAGE212 and ensure that the number range for the Bill of Exchange is correctly configured in your SAP system.