How To Fix GP157 - Create the number range object &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GP - FI-SL and CO planning

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Create the number range object &

What causes this issue?

The number range object used for G/L document number assignment does
not exist.

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?

Create object &V1& in table TNRO.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP157 - Create the number range object & ?

  The SAP error message GP157, which states "Create the number range object &," typically occurs when the system is trying to access a number range object that has not been defined or created in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating new records in certain modules (like HR, finance, etc.) that require unique identifiers.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Object: The number range object that the system is trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the number range object may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the number range object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Number Range Object:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check if the number range object exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  Click on "Create" and enter the necessary details for the number range object, including the name and description.
  Define the intervals for the number range (e.g., start and end numbers).
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the number range object is properly configured in the relevant application area.
  Verify that the number range intervals are correctly defined and that they are not exhausted.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify number range objects. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the number range object was created in a development environment, ensure that it has been transported to the quality and production environments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  SE11: To check data dictionary objects related to the number range.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on creating and managing number range objects.
  
  
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance, as they may have more insights into the specific configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GP157 error and successfully create or configure the required number range object.