How To Fix FMCU050 - No number range found for document type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCU - Customizing for budgeting in FM

• Message number: 050

• Message text: No number range found for document type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCU050 - No number range found for document type &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMCU050 "No number range found for document type &1" typically occurs when you are trying to create a document (such as a financial document) in SAP, but the system cannot find a defined number range for the specified document type. This can happen in various modules, including Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Configuration: The most common cause is that the number range for the specified document type has not been defined in the system.
  Inactive Number Range: The number range may exist but is not active or has been set to a status that prevents its use.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  Document Type Not Assigned: The document type may not be properly assigned to the relevant number range in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMCU050 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 document type in question.
  Ensure that a number range is defined for the document type.
  
  
  
  Define or Adjust Number Range:
  
  If no number range exists, you will need to create one. This can be done in the configuration settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBAS (for FI) or OKB9 (for CO) to define number ranges for document types.
  Ensure that the number range is set to "Internal" or "External" as per your requirements.
  
  
  
  
  
  Activate Number Range:
  
  If the number range exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it. Check the status and make sure it is set to active.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the document type is correctly assigned to the number range. This can be checked in the configuration settings for the relevant module.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create documents with the specified document type. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the document creation process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBAS: Define Document Types
  OKB9: Maintain Number Ranges for CO
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring number ranges and document types.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMCU050 error and successfully create the required document in SAP.