How To Fix EB185 - No free number range found for document type &1 (object &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 185

• Message text: No free number range found for document type &1 (object &2)

What causes this issue?

The document type uses number ranges from number range object &v3&.
This document type is used for a mass processing run that is being
executed in several parallel processes. Each process requires its own
number range. In this case, no available number range could be found
because there are more active processes than defined number ranges.

System Response

The process is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Assign additional number ranges to the document type for mass
processing.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB185 - No free number range found for document type &1 (object &2) ?

  The SAP error message EB185 "No free number range found for document type &1 (object &2)" typically occurs when the system is unable to find an available number range for a specific document type during the creation of a document (such as a purchase order, invoice, etc.). This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or exhaustion of the defined number ranges.
  Causes:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The defined number range for the specified document type has been completely used up.
  Configuration Issues: The number range for the document type may not be properly configured in the system.
  Number Range Assignment: The document type may not be assigned to a valid number range in the configuration settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  Document Type Not Defined: The document type may not be defined in the system or may have been deleted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the document type.
  Check if there are any free numbers available in the defined range.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by going to the transaction code OBA7 (for document types) or OBA5 (for number ranges).
  Define a new number range or extend the existing one to accommodate more numbers.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type is correctly assigned to a number range in the configuration settings.
  Use transaction code OBA7 to check and assign the number range to the document type.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create documents using the specified document type and number range.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type is correctly defined and active in the system.
  Use transaction code OBA7 to review the settings for the document type.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA5: Maintain Number Ranges
  OBA7: Assign Number Ranges to Document Types
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number ranges and document types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.