How To Fix CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST018 - Number range & (&) does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Number range & (&) does not exist

What causes this issue?

A number range has been used in CVI Customizing that does not exist in
the system.

System Response

The number range you entered cannot be used. Errors have occurred during
synchronization.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use this number range, you have to create it in table
<ZK>NRIV</>.
If not, remove the number range from the CVI Customizing tables.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST018 - Number range & (&) does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST018 indicates that there is an issue with the number range configuration for a specific object in the system. This error typically arises when the system attempts to create or process a document or record that requires a number from a number range that has not been defined or is not active.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The specified number range for the object (e.g., customer, vendor, etc.) does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Number Range: The number range exists but is not active or has been deactivated.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings for the relevant object type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST018 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object (e.g., for customers, it might be CUST or similar).
  Check if the number range is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Define or Activate Number Range:
  
  If the number range does not exist, you will need to create it:
  
  Use transaction code SNRO to create a new number range.
  Define the intervals and ensure that the number range is set to active.
  
  
  If the number range exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Object:
  
  Ensure that the number range is correctly assigned to the relevant object type (e.g., customer master data).
  This can typically be done in the customizing settings under SPRO:
  
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Customer Accounts > Master Data > Define Number Ranges for Customers.
  
  
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction or process that was causing the error to ensure that it is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST018 error and ensure that the necessary number ranges are properly configured in your SAP system.