How To Fix GLE_ECS_MAPI036 - Define number range object for FI-SL document type '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_ECS_MAPI - ECS: Message Class for MAPI Layer

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Define number range object for FI-SL document type '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_ECS_MAPI036 - Define number range object for FI-SL document type '&1' ?

  The SAP error message GLE_ECS_MAPI036 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of number range objects for Financial Accounting (FI) Special Ledger (SL) document types. Specifically, it suggests that a number range object has not been defined for the specified document type.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Number Range Object: The number range object for the specified document type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the number range object may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Document Type Not Assigned: The document type in question may not be properly assigned to a number range object.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Number Range Object:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check if the number range object for the FI-SL document type exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  If it exists, ensure that it is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Document Type:
  
  Use transaction code OBD4 to access the configuration for document types.
  Find the relevant document type and ensure that it is assigned to the correct number range object.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Intervals:
  
  Use transaction code OBA7 to check the number range intervals for the defined number range object.
  Ensure that there are valid intervals defined and that they are not exhausted.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are included in a transport request and moved to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the document creation process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBD4: Document Type Configuration
  OBA7: Number Range Intervals
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring number ranges and document types in FI-SL.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, or consult SAP support.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GLE_ECS_MAPI036 error and ensure that the number range object is properly defined for the specified FI-SL document type.