How To Fix CZ159 - Select a valid number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CZ - Customizing messages

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Select a valid number range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CZ159 - Select a valid number range ?

  The SAP error message CZ159, which states "Select a valid number range," typically occurs when a user attempts to create or process a document (such as a purchase order, sales order, or other transactional documents) and the system cannot find a valid number range for the document type being processed. This can happen for several reasons, including configuration issues or missing number range assignments.
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for the specific document type has not been defined in the system.
  Number Range Not Assigned: The number range exists but is not assigned to the relevant document type or transaction.
  Number Range Deactivated: The number range may have been deactivated or set to a status that prevents its use.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  Document Type Configuration: The document type being used may not be properly configured to use the available number ranges.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check if the number range object related to the document type is defined and active.
  Ensure that the number range is correctly configured and that the intervals are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Document Type:
  
  Use transaction code OBA7 (for document types) or OIVD (for specific document types) to assign the number range to the relevant document type.
  Ensure that the number range is assigned to the correct company code and is valid for the intended use.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Activate Number Range:
  
  If the number range is deactivated, you may need to activate it. This can typically be done in the same configuration area where you define the number range.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Assign Number Ranges to Document Types
  OIVD: Document Type Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number ranges and the error message CZ159.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CZ159 error message in SAP.