How To Fix HRPADQA146 - Cannot find the number range interval; make Customizing setting first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADQA - Message Class PB QA

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Cannot find the number range interval; make Customizing setting first

What causes this issue?

You have not defined the number range interval for the block visa
requests. Therefore, the system cannot determine the request ID.

System Response

The system terminates your action.

How to fix this error?

You need to maintain the number range interval in Customizing for
<LS>Payroll Qatar</>, under <LS>Personnel Management -> Visa Management
-> Maintain Number Range Interval for Block Visa Requests</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADQA146 - Cannot find the number range interval; make Customizing setting first ?

  The SAP error message HRPADQA146 indicates that the system cannot find the number range interval for a specific operation, typically related to HR (Human Resources) processes. This error usually arises when the necessary configuration for number ranges has not been set up in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the number range intervals for the specific HR object (like personnel numbers, infotypes, etc.) have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Customizing Settings: The settings in the Customizing (SPRO) may not be correctly configured or may be incomplete.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPADQA146 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Administration > Number Ranges.
  
  
  
  Define Number Ranges:
  
  Check if the number range intervals for the relevant HR objects are defined.
  If not, create a new number range interval by specifying the range and assigning it to the relevant object.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Ranges:
  
  Ensure that the defined number ranges are assigned to the relevant infotypes or HR objects.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Intervals:
  
  If intervals exist, verify that they are not exhausted (i.e., the range has not been completely used).
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Modules), and SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink) for further investigation.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on number range management in HR.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPADQA146 error and ensure that the number range intervals are correctly configured in your SAP system.