How To Fix EB189 - Number range &1 (Object &3) is incorrect for document type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Number range &1 (Object &3) is incorrect for document type &2

What causes this issue?

Number range &V1& has been deleted or created incorrectly in number
range object &v4&.

System Response

The document is not posted.

How to fix this error?

Assign document type &V2& a number range from which numbers can still be
assigned
Correct number range &V1& or define it again if it has been
inadvertently deleted.
Delete a "complete" number range

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB189 - Number range &1 (Object &3) is incorrect for document type &2 ?

  The SAP error message EB189 indicates that there is an issue with the number range configuration for a specific document type. This error typically arises when the system attempts to generate a document (such as a purchase order, invoice, etc.) but cannot find a valid number in the specified number range.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The document type may not be correctly assigned to a number range.
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for the specified document type may not be defined in the system.
  Number Range Interval Closed: The number range interval may be closed or exhausted, meaning there are no available numbers left to assign.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object (as indicated by &3 in the error message).
  Check if the number range is defined and active for the document type indicated by &2.
  
  
  
  Define or Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is not defined, you will need to create a new number range interval for the document type.
  If the number range is defined but closed, you may need to open it or create a new interval with available numbers.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Document Type:
  
  Use transaction code OBA7 (for document types) to ensure that the document type is correctly assigned to the appropriate number range.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the number range. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Document Type Configuration
  OBD2: Number Range Assignment for Document Types
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EB189 error and ensure that the number range is correctly configured for the specified document type.