How To Fix GI505 - Check number range maintenance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Check number range maintenance

What causes this issue?

An error occurred in number assignment.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please check the document type used with the number range maintenance
transaction (GB02/GB03). Specifically, you should check the intervals
here.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI505 - Check number range maintenance ?

  The SAP error message GI505, which states "Check number range maintenance," typically occurs when there is an issue with the number range configuration for a specific document type or object in SAP. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the creation of documents (e.g., purchase orders, invoices, etc.) when the system cannot find a valid number range for the document being created.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The number range for the specific document type has not been defined or is missing.
  Number Range Not Assigned: The document type is not assigned to a valid number range.
  Number Range Deactivated: The number range may have been deactivated or is not available for use.
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range has been exhausted, meaning all available numbers have been used up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GI505 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object and check if the number range is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Maintain Number Range:
  
  If the number range is missing or needs to be adjusted, go to transaction code SN01 (Maintain Number Ranges).
  Create or adjust the number range for the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Document Type:
  
  Use transaction code OBD2 (Assign Number Ranges to Document Types) to ensure that the document type is correctly assigned to the number range.
  
  
  
  Check for Exhaustion:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend the range or create a new number range.
  This can be done in the same transaction (SN01) by adjusting the upper limit of the number range.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify documents associated with the number range.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific number range object or document type, consult the SAP documentation or your SAP administrator for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SN01: Maintain Number Ranges
  OBD2: Assign Number Ranges to Document Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number ranges and the GI505 error.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly set up in the system to avoid authorization-related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the GI505 error in SAP. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.