How To Fix CVI_MAPPING038 - Number range &1 for business partner grouping &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_MAPPING - Error from CVI Assignment Objects

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Number range &1 for business partner grouping &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_MAPPING038 - Number range &1 for business partner grouping &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CVI_MAPPING038 indicates that there is an issue with the number range assignment for a business partner grouping. Specifically, it means that the system is trying to access a number range that has not been defined for the specified business partner grouping.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The number range for the specified business partner grouping has not been created or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the business partner grouping may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the number range might not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Navigate to the Business Partner settings and check the number range assignment for the relevant business partner grouping.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Create/Activate Number Range:
  
  If the number range does not exist, you will need to create it:
  
  Use transaction code SNRO to manage number ranges.
  Find the relevant number range object for business partners (usually BUPA).
  Create a new number range or adjust the existing one to include the required range.
  
  
  Make sure to assign the number range to the correct business partner grouping.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components > SAP Business Partner > Business Partner > Business Partner Grouping.
  Verify that the business partner grouping is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate number range.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was transported, ensure that the transport request included the number range settings.
  If necessary, re-transport the configuration or manually create the number range in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the creation of a business partner to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on business partner configuration and number range management.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, 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_MAPPING038 error and ensure that the number range for the specified business partner grouping is correctly configured.