How To Fix FC046 - Table &: name range not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Table &: name range not maintained

What causes this issue?

Table &V1& should have a special name range. However, table TRESC does
not contain any entries for this table.

System Response

The system cannot check that the name range has been adhered to.

How to fix this error?

Inform your SAP system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC046 - Table &: name range not maintained ?

  The SAP error message FC046, which states "Table &: name range not maintained," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and is related to the configuration of number ranges for certain tables in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid number range for the specified table, which is necessary for generating unique identifiers for records.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the number range for the specified table has not been defined or maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Table Name: The error may also arise if the table name is incorrect or if there is a typo in the configuration.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or maintain the number range settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FC046 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 the table that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the number range intervals are defined and active. If not, create a new interval or adjust the existing one.
  
  
  
  Maintain Number Range:
  
  If the number range is missing, you can create a new number range by selecting the appropriate object and defining the intervals (from number, to number, and the status).
  Make sure to assign the number range to the relevant company code or organizational unit as required.
  
  
  
  Check Table Name:
  
  Verify that the table name in the error message is correct. If there is a typo or if the table is not relevant, correct it in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain number ranges. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the number range configuration was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To maintain number range objects.
  OBH1: To maintain number ranges for financial accounting.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on maintaining number ranges and understanding the implications of number range management in financial accounting.
  
  
  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 FC046 error and ensure that the number range for the specified table is properly maintained.