How To Fix IS040 - Number range & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Number range & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The number range to be used for the
<GL:equipment_category>equipment category</> specified does not exist
in the system.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

You must allocate a valid number range to the equipment category by
means of the customizing function:

<DS:TRAN.OIEN>Proceed</>
ENDIF
INCLUDE 'DARF-NICHT' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS040 - Number range & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IS040, which states "Number range & does not exist," typically occurs when the system is trying to access a number range that has not been defined or has been deleted. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when creating documents, transactions, or master data that require a unique identifier from a specific number range.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range you are trying to use has not been set up in the system.
  Number Range Deleted: The number range may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the number range may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object and check if the number range is defined.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create a new number range or adjust the existing one.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range does not exist, you can create it by using the transaction code SNRO.
  Define the number range intervals and ensure that they are active.
  
  
  
  Check for Deactivation:
  
  If the number range exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  Ensure that the number range is not locked or restricted.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they have the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details related to the number range object you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  
  
  Number Range Object: Each number range is associated with a specific object in SAP, which defines its purpose and usage.
  Custom Development: If you are working with custom developments, ensure that the number range is correctly referenced in the code.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the IS040 error message in SAP.