How To Fix CNV20201342 - Number range object is year-dependent: From-year is initial!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV20201 -

• Message number: 342

• Message text: Number range object is year-dependent: From-year is initial!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV20201342 - Number range object is year-dependent: From-year is initial! ?

  The SAP error message CNV20201342 indicates that there is an issue with a number range object that is year-dependent, and the "From-year" is set to initial (i.e., it has not been defined). This typically occurs in scenarios where a number range is expected to be defined for a specific year, but the configuration is incomplete.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The number range object has not been properly configured for the required year. This can happen if the number range was not set up correctly during the initial configuration or if it was inadvertently deleted or not maintained.
  Year-Dependent Number Ranges: In SAP, certain number ranges can be defined to be year-dependent, meaning that they are valid only for specific years. If the system tries to access a number range for a year that has not been defined, this error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the name of the number range object that is causing the issue and click on "Change".
  Verify if the number range is defined for the current year. If not, you will need to create or adjust the number range for the required year.
  
  
  
  Define the From-Year:
  
  If the "From-year" is initial, you need to specify a valid year in the configuration.
  Ensure that the number range intervals are correctly defined for the year you are working with.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Number Range:
  
  If necessary, create a new number range interval for the current year or adjust the existing one to include the required year.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the production environment as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific number range object for any additional configuration steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the number range is functioning as expected.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error CNV20201342 and ensure that the number range object is correctly configured for the required year.