How To Fix FO201 - No number range has been assigned to FM area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FO - Cross-ISPS Functions

• Message number: 201

• Message text: No number range has been assigned to FM area &

What causes this issue?

A number range for cover pools has not been assigned to FM area &V1&
which you have entered.

System Response

Error message. The cover pool cannot be maintained.

How to fix this error?

Assign a number range for cover pools to FM area &V1&. You can maintain
number ranges for cover pools via <FM:Customizing>Customizing</>. Then
start cover pool maintenance again afterwards.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FO201 - No number range has been assigned to FM area & ?

  The SAP error message FO201 ("No number range has been assigned to FM area &") typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when you attempt to create or process a document that requires a number range, but the system cannot find an assigned number range for the specified FM area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Assignment: The most common cause of this error is that the number range for the specified Funds Management area has not been defined or assigned in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to Funds Management, particularly in the number range settings.
  Incorrect FM Area: The FM area specified in the transaction may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FO201 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBD2 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Basic Settings > Number Ranges > Define Number Ranges for FM Document Types).
  Verify that a number range is defined for the relevant FM area. If not, you will need to create a new number range.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to FM Area:
  
  If a number range exists but is not assigned to the FM area, you need to assign it. This can be done in the same configuration area where you defined the number ranges.
  Ensure that the number range is correctly linked to the FM area you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check FM Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the FM area you are using is correctly configured and active. You can check this in the transaction code OBFM (or through the menu: SPRO > Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Basic Settings > Define FM Areas).
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by trying to create or process the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBD2: Define Number Ranges for FM Document Types
  OBFM: Define FM Areas
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to number ranges in Funds Management.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FO201 error and ensure that the number range is properly assigned to the FM area in your SAP system.