How To Fix EB186 - No valid number range for document type &1 (object &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 186

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

What causes this issue?

The document type uses number ranges from number range object &v3&.
The number range defined for the document type is invalid in this
number range object.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB186 - No valid number range for document type &1 (object &2) ?

  The SAP error message EB186 "No valid number range for document type &1 (object &2)" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid number range for a specific document type during the creation or processing of a document. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), or Materials Management (MM), depending on the context of the document type and object.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Assignment: The document type in question has not been assigned a valid number range in the configuration settings.
  Inactive Number Range: The number range that is assigned to the document type may be inactive or not defined properly.
  Number Range Overlap: There may be an overlap or conflict with other number ranges that are defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be handling the number range correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) or OBA7 (for FI) or OMN1 (for MM) depending on the module.
  Verify that the number range object associated with the document type is correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the number range is assigned to the correct document type.
  
  
  
  Define a New Number Range:
  
  If no valid number range exists, you may need to create a new number range for the document type.
  Use the transaction code SNRO to create a new number range object if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBA7 (for FI) or OMN1 (for MM) to check the settings for the specific document type.
  Ensure that the document type is correctly configured to use the appropriate number range.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process documents with the specified document type.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis or Development Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or development team to check for any custom code or enhancements that may be affecting the number range assignment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Number Range Maintenance for Document Types (FI)
  OMN1: Number Range Maintenance for Document Types (MM)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the EB186 error message in SAP.