How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_DB012 - No number range is assigned to contract category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_DB - Revenue Accounting - Contract DB Access

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No number range is assigned to contract category &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_DB012 - No number range is assigned to contract category &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_DB012 indicates that there is no number range assigned to the specified contract category in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create or process a contract in the SAP system, but the system cannot generate a unique identifier for the contract because the necessary configuration is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the contract category you are trying to use does not have a number range defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the contract category may not have been completed or may have been incorrectly set up.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have included the necessary number range assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign a number range to the contract category in question. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable -> Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable -> Basic Settings -> Define Number Ranges.
  
  
  
  Define Number Ranges:
  
  In the number range configuration, check if a number range is defined for the contract category you are using.
  If it is not defined, create a new number range by specifying the range of numbers that can be used for contracts of that category.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Contract Category:
  
  After defining the number range, ensure that it is assigned to the appropriate contract category.
  You can do this in the same configuration area where you defined the number ranges.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: 
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Try to create or process the contract again to see if the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBA7 (for number range maintenance) or SPRO (to access the configuration menu) to navigate to the relevant settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on number range configuration and contract management.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues affecting the configuration.