How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN008 - Number range number &1 of contract category &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Number range number &1 of contract category &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The number range that is assigned to contract category &V2& does not
exist.

System Response

The system cannot create new revenue accounting contracts for this
contract category.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

In the <DS:SIMG.FARR_CONTCAT>Define Contract Categories</> Customizing
activity, make sure that every number range that you reference is
already defined in the
<DS:SIMG.FARR_CONTRACT_NR>Define Number Ranges for Contracts</>
Customizing activity.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN008 - Number range number &1 of contract category &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN008 indicates that there is an issue with the number range for a specific contract category in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the system attempts to create or process a contract, but the number range assigned to that contract category is either not defined or has not been properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The number range for the specified contract category does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range may not have been assigned correctly to the contract category.
  Number Range Deactivation: The number range might have been deactivated or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object associated with the contract category in question.
  Verify if the number range is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Define or Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range does not exist, you will need to create it.
  If it exists but is not correctly assigned, you can adjust the configuration.
  Use transaction code OAVN to maintain number ranges for the contract category.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Contract Category:
  
  Ensure that the number range is assigned to the correct contract category.
  You can do this in the customizing settings under SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Contract Management > Define Number Ranges for Contracts.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the creation or processing of the contract again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OAVN: Maintain Number Ranges
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and contract management.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, 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 resolve the error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN008 and ensure that the number range for the specified contract category is properly configured.