How To Fix FC235 - Number range & not defined for vendors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Number range & not defined for vendors

What causes this issue?

Number range &V1& is not defined for vendors.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

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The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

If necessary, create number range &V1& for vendors.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC235 - Number range & not defined for vendors ?

  The SAP error message FC235 indicates that a number range has not been defined for vendors in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage vendor master data, and the system cannot find a valid number range to assign to the new vendor.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The number range for vendor accounts has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for number ranges may not be properly set up or may have been deleted or modified.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FC235 error, you need to define a number range for vendors in the SAP system. 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 -> Enterprise Structure -> Definition -> Financial Accounting -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable -> Define Number Ranges for Vendors.
  
  
  
  Define a New Number Range:
  
  In the number range configuration screen, you can create a new number range for vendors.
  Click on "Insert Interval" to define a new range.
  Specify the number range interval (e.g., from 100000 to 199999).
  Assign a number range key (e.g., "01" for standard vendors).
  
  
  
  Assign the Number Range to the Vendor Account Group:
  
  After defining the number range, ensure that it is assigned to the appropriate vendor account group.
  Navigate to Account Groups and ensure that the newly created number range is linked to the relevant account group.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage vendor master data and number ranges.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, try to create a new vendor to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like OBC4 (for number range intervals) and OBD2 (for account groups) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps and best practices regarding number range management.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the production environment as needed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FC235 error and successfully create vendor master records in SAP.