How To Fix /BOFU/COMMON_MSG038 - No internal number range found for BO &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/COMMON_MSG -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: No internal number range found for BO &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/COMMON_MSG038 - No internal number range found for BO &1 ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/COMMON_MSG038 No internal number range found for BO &1 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a defined internal number range for a specific business object (BO) in the SAP system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing business objects that require a unique identifier.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Configuration: The internal number range for the specified business object has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range may be incorrectly configured or not activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range configuration.
  System Migration or Upgrade: If the system has recently undergone a migration or upgrade, the number range settings may not have been properly transferred or configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check if the number range object for the specific business object (indicated by &1 in the error message) exists.
  If it does not exist, create a new number range object and define the number range intervals.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the number range is correctly configured and activated.
  Verify that the number range is assigned to the relevant business object.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify number range settings.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific business object to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Objects
  SNUM - Number Range Maintenance
  
  
  Business Object Documentation: Refer to the specific documentation for the business object you are working with to understand its requirements and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the internal number range for the specified business object is properly configured.