How To Fix GK887 - No number range specified for document type &1, version &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 887

• Message text: No number range specified for document type &1, version &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK887 - No number range specified for document type &1, version &2 ?

  The SAP error message GK887 indicates that there is no number range specified for a particular document type and version in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document (such as a journal entry, invoice, etc.) that requires a unique identifier, but the system cannot find a defined number range for the specified document type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Assignment: The document type you are trying to use does not have a number range assigned to it in the configuration.
  Incorrect Document Type or Version: The document type or version you are using may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Changes: Recent changes in the configuration might have removed or altered the number range assignment for the document type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the document type in question.
  Ensure that a number range is defined and active for the document type and version you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Document Type:
  
  Use transaction code OBD4 (for Financial Accounting) or OBD2 (for other modules) to check the assignment of number ranges to document types.
  Ensure that the document type in question has a valid number range assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Number Range:
  
  If no number range exists, you may need to create a new number range using transaction code SNRO.
  After creating a new number range, ensure it is assigned to the appropriate document type.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary configuration changes were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team for any specific configurations related to your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBD4: Assign Number Ranges to Document Types (Financial Accounting)
  OBD2: Assign Number Ranges to Document Types (Other Modules)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify number range settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GK887 error and ensure that the document type has a valid number range assigned.