How To Fix IHC203 - Error generating numbers from payment order number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC - IHC Messages

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Error generating numbers from payment order number range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC203 - Error generating numbers from payment order number range ?

  The SAP error message IHC203, which indicates an issue with generating numbers from the payment order number range, typically arises in the context of the SAP Intercompany Financial Management (IHC) module. This error can occur due to several reasons related to number range configuration or settings.
  Causes of IHC203 Error
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for payment orders may not be defined in the system.
  Number Range Not Assigned: The number range may be defined but not assigned to the relevant document type or company code.
  Number Range Exhausted: The defined number range may have been exhausted, meaning all available numbers have been used.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or generate numbers from the defined number range.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration errors in the IHC settings or in the number range settings.
  
  Solutions to IHC203 Error
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check if the number range object related to payment orders is defined and active.
  Ensure that the number range is correctly configured for the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range:
  
  If the number range is defined but not assigned, you need to assign it to the appropriate document type or company code.
  This can typically be done in the configuration settings for the IHC module.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it by adding more numbers.
  This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by adjusting the upper limit of the number range.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to generate numbers from the number range.
  This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the IHC module to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  This may involve checking the settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Financial Accounting and Intercompany settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number ranges.
  OBD2: To configure number ranges for document types.
  OBD3: To check number range assignments.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring number ranges and IHC settings.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in the IHC module.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the IHC203 error in your SAP system.