How To Fix EDOCUMENT_PE003 - Number Group not found for Company Code &1 and Series &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_PE - Messages for eDocuments Peru

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Number Group not found for Company Code &1 and Series &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_PE003 - Number Group not found for Company Code &1 and Series &2 ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_PE003 indicates that the system cannot find a number group for a specified company code and series. This error typically occurs in the context of electronic document processing, particularly when dealing with electronic invoices or other documents that require a unique number assignment.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Number Range: The number range for the specified company code and document series has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for electronic documents may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to locate the appropriate number group.
  Inactive Number Range: The number range might be defined but is inactive or not assigned to the relevant document type.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the company code or series when attempting to process the document.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the relevant number range object associated with electronic documents (e.g., E_DOCUMENT).
  Verify that the number range for the specified company code and series is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If the number range does not exist, you will need to create it.
  Use transaction code OBA7 to define the number range for the relevant document type and company code.
  Ensure that the number range is assigned to the correct document type.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check the configuration of the document type.
  Ensure that the document type is correctly linked to the number range you have defined.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is correctly set up in the system and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to process the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Maintain Number Ranges
  OBY6: Document Type Configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for electronic document processing and number range management for more detailed guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EDOCUMENT_PE003 error in SAP.