How To Fix F2231 - No valid number has been found in number range &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 231

• Message text: No valid number has been found in number range &

What causes this issue?

A valid and free number for internal number assignment was not found in
the selected number range. It may be that all numbers have already been
assigned. However, there may still be isolated free numbers in this
number range.

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?

RESET N1
Call the function again, perhaps with a different number of numbers to
be assigned.
Choose a different number range.
Extend the number range.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2231 - No valid number has been found in number range & ?

  The SAP error message F2231 ("No valid number has been found in number range &") typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid number in the specified number range for a document or transaction. This can happen in various financial transactions, such as invoice processing or document creation.
  Causes:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for the document type has been exhausted, meaning all available numbers have been used.
  Incorrect Number Range Configuration: The number range may not be properly configured or assigned to the document type you are trying to create.
  Number Range Status: The number range may be set to "not available" or "not active."
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  Document Type Not Assigned: The document type you are trying to use may not be assigned to the number range.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the relevant number range object.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that there are available numbers.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it. This can be done in transaction code SNRO or OBA7 (for financial document types).
  Create a new interval or extend the existing one to allow for more numbers.
  
  
  
  Activate Number Range:
  
  Ensure that the number range is active. You can check this in the configuration settings for the number range object.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Assignment:
  
  Verify that the document type you are using is correctly assigned to the number range. This can be checked in the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., FI, CO).
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Maintain Number Ranges for Document Types
  OBD2: Assign Document Types to Number Ranges
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.