How To Fix GHO_OWNERSHIP_UI049 - Maintain the number range for DOI

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_OWNERSHIP_UI - UI Message Class for Ownership

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Maintain the number range for DOI

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_OWNERSHIP_UI049 - Maintain the number range for DOI ?

  The SAP error message GHO_OWNERSHIP_UI049, which states "Maintain the number range for DOI," typically occurs in the context of managing ownership data in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with Document Ownership Information (DOI). This error indicates that the system is unable to generate a new document ownership record because the number range for DOI has not been properly defined or maintained.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for the DOI has not been set up in the system.
  Number Range Not Assigned: The number range may be defined but not assigned to the relevant document type or ownership type.
  Number Range Exhausted: The defined number range may have been exhausted, meaning all available numbers have been used up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check if the number range object for DOI is defined. If not, you will need to create a new number range.
  If it is defined, ensure that it is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Number Range:
  
  Use transaction code SN01 to maintain the number range.
  Ensure that the number range intervals are correctly set up and that there are available numbers in the range.
  If the range is exhausted, you can extend the range by adding new intervals.
  
  
  
  Assign the Number Range:
  
  Ensure that the number range is assigned to the relevant document type or ownership type in the configuration settings.
  This can typically be done in the customizing settings under the relevant application area.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify number range settings.
  If not, consult with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on managing number ranges.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SNRO (Number Range Objects), SN01 (Maintain Number Ranges), and SPRO (Customizing).
  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 GHO_OWNERSHIP_UI049 error and maintain the number range for DOI effectively.