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

EB189 - Overview

• 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