How To Fix FIQA_LOC018 - Customizations to assign the number range and document type is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIQA_LOC - FI Localization for Qatar

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Customizations to assign the number range and document type is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIQA_LOC018 - Customizations to assign the number range and document type is missing ?

  The SAP error message FIQA_LOC018 indicates that there are missing customizations related to the assignment of number ranges and document types in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, specifically in the context of the Accounts Receivable (AR) or Accounts Payable (AP) processes. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration to process a financial document.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The number range and document type for the specific transaction or document type have not been defined or assigned in the system.
  Incorrect Customization: The configuration might be incomplete or incorrectly set up, leading to the system not being able to find the required number range or document type.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from a development environment to production, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused the settings to be incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FIQA_LOC018 error, 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 document type you are trying to use.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 (for document types) or OBA7 (for document type assignment).
  Verify that the document type you are using is correctly configured and assigned to the appropriate number range.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Document Type:
  
  If the document type is missing a number range, you can assign it by going to the configuration path:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ? Document Entry ? Document Types ? Define Document Types.
  
  
  Here, you can assign the correct number range to the document type.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  Ensure that all necessary customizing requests have been successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring number ranges and document types.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SNRO, OBY6, OBA7, and SPRO for configuration tasks.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant for further investigation.