How To Fix HRPADRU_LEGAL_FORMS020 - Customizing error: number range was not found in & for company &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADRU_LEGAL_FORMS - Legal forms RU

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Customizing error: number range was not found in & for company &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADRU_LEGAL_FORMS020 - Customizing error: number range was not found in & for company & ?

  The SAP error message HRPADRU_LEGAL_FORMS020 typically indicates a problem with the configuration of number ranges in the SAP system, specifically related to legal forms in the HR module. This error occurs when the system cannot find a defined number range for a specific company code or legal form.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The most common cause is that the number range for the specified legal form has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the number range might be incorrect or incomplete.
  Company Code Issues: The company code specified in the error message may not have a valid number range assigned to it for the legal form in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to the legal forms (you may need to consult documentation or your SAP consultant for the exact object name).
  Verify if the number range is defined for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If the number range is missing, you will need to create it.
  Use transaction code OAVD (for number range maintenance) or navigate through the IMG (Implementation Guide) to define a new number range for the legal forms.
  Ensure that the number range is assigned to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Legal Form:
  
  Navigate to the configuration for legal forms (usually found under Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing > Legal Forms).
  Ensure that the number range you created is assigned to the appropriate legal form for the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process that triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SNRO (Number Range Objects), OAVD (Number Range Maintenance), and SPRO (to access the IMG).
  Documentation: Consult SAP Help documentation or your internal SAP support team for specific details related to your organization's configuration.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges and legal forms in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR module expert or your technical support team for further assistance.