How To Fix BP579 - Project & : Number range not defined for line items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 579

• Message text: Project & : Number range not defined for line items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP579 - Project & : Number range not defined for line items ?

  The SAP error message BP579, which states "Number range not defined for line items," typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a project-related document (such as a project definition or a project item) and the system cannot find a defined number range for the line items associated with that project.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the number range for the specific project type or line item category has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range may be defined but not correctly assigned to the project type or line item category you are trying to use.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create entries in the defined number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BP579 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the relevant number range object associated with the project line items (e.g., COSS for project costs).
  Ensure that a number range is defined and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If no number range is defined, you will need to create one:
  
  Use transaction code SNRO to create a new number range.
  Define the intervals and ensure that the number range is assigned to the correct object.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Project Type:
  
  Go to the transaction code OPRJ (Project Management) or SPRO (Customizing).
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path for project management and ensure that the number range is assigned to the project type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify entries in the defined number range.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OPRJ: Project Management Configuration
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and project management configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, 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 BP579 error and successfully create or process your project-related documents.