How To Fix FW501 - Number interval not found for company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FW - Bills of Exchange and Other International Developments

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Number interval not found for company code &

What causes this issue?

No number interval was found for company code &V1& and receipt lot
&V2&.

System Response

Termination of processing. A receipt is not created.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the number range for company code &V1& and lot &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FW501 - Number interval not found for company code & ?

  The SAP error message FW501 ("Number interval not found for company code &") typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with number ranges for document types in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find a defined number range for the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The most common cause is that the number range for the specified company code has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the number range might be incorrect or incomplete.
  Company Code Not Active: The company code for which the number range is being requested may not be active or properly set up in the system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the number range configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FW501 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the relevant number range object (e.g., for document types in FI, it could be FBN1 for financial documents).
  Ensure that a number range is defined for the specific company code in question.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If no number range exists, you will need to create one:
  
  Use transaction code FBN1 to define a new number range for the relevant document type and company code.
  Ensure that the number range is set to "Internal" if the system should automatically assign numbers.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Verify that the company code is correctly configured and active.
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check the company code settings.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify number range settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the number range was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  FBN1: Maintain Number Ranges for Financial Accounting
  OBY6: Company Code Global Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to number range management.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FW501 error and ensure that the number range is correctly configured for the specified company code.