How To Fix HRPIQ00HRBP133 - External number range for contract account category &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ00HRBP - Messages for customizing check (English)

• Message number: 133

• Message text: External number range for contract account category &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

No external number range has been assigned to the contract account
category &V1&.

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?

<DS:SIMG._FICABFCA_TFK002A>Assign the external number range for
contract account category</> &V1& in customizing for <LS>Financial
Accounting </>by choosing<LS> Basic Functions ->Contract Accounts ->
Number Ranges and Contract Account Categories -> Configure Contract
Acct Categories and Assign Number Ranges</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ00HRBP133 - External number range for contract account category &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ00HRBP133 indicates that there is an issue with the external number range for a specific contract account category in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access or create a contract account, but the specified number range does not exist or is not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The external number range for the specified contract account category has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the number range may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create entries in the specified number range.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the number ranges may not have been set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check if the number range object for the contract account category exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a new number range for that category.
  If it exists, ensure that it is properly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the contract account category in the relevant module (e.g., Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable).
  Ensure that the external number range is correctly assigned to the contract account category.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or access the contract account.
  Check the user roles and profiles to ensure they include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to contract account management to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number ranges.
  OBAS: To configure number ranges for contract accounts.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Manuals: Refer to the user manuals or configuration guides for the specific SAP module you are working with (e.g., SAP FI-CA).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message HRPIQ00HRBP133 and ensure that the external number range for the contract account category is properly configured.