How To Fix GJ407 - Number range not existing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 407

• Message text: Number range not existing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ407 - Number range not existing ?

  The SAP error message GJ407 ("Number range not existing") typically occurs when you attempt to create or process a document (such as a journal entry, invoice, or other transactional data) that requires a number from a number range that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The number range for the specific document type you are trying to create does not exist in the system.
  Number Range Not Assigned: The number range may exist but is not assigned to the relevant document type or company code.
  Number Range Deactivated: The number range might be deactivated or set to a status that prevents its use.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to number ranges in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling, etc.).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GJ407 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object (e.g., for accounting documents, it might be FBNR for financial accounting).
  Check if the number range is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Define or Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range does not exist, you will need to create it. You can do this in the transaction code OBA7 (for Financial Accounting) or the relevant configuration transaction for your module.
  If the number range exists but is not assigned, you can assign it to the relevant document type or company code.
  
  
  
  Check for Deactivation:
  
  Ensure that the number range is not deactivated. If it is, you will need to reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to number range management for your specific module to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify number ranges.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Maintain Number Ranges for Document Types
  OBD2: Assign Number Ranges to Document Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to number ranges.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the GJ407 error in your SAP system.