IW403 - System: Number range object does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 403

• Message text: System: Number range object does not exist

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The system cannot find the number range object "AUFTRAG".
INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Check whether the number range object "AUFTRAG" has been created in your
system.
If you are not authorized to do this, contact your system administrator.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW403 - System: Number range object does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IW403 ("System: Number range object does not exist") typically occurs when the system is unable to find a defined number range object that is required for creating or processing a particular document or transaction. This error is often encountered in the context of work order management, maintenance planning, or similar modules where number ranges are essential for generating unique identifiers for objects.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Number Range Object: The number range object that the system is trying to access has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range object may exist, but it is not properly configured or assigned to the relevant document type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range object.
  Transport Issues: If the number range object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or configured in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the name of the number range object that is causing the error and check if it exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that it is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Define Number Ranges:
  
  If the number range object exists but is not defined, you can define the number ranges by going to transaction code SNRO and selecting the appropriate object.
  Ensure that the number ranges are correctly set up for the relevant document types.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the number range object is assigned to the correct document type in the relevant configuration settings (e.g., in the configuration for work orders or maintenance plans).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range object. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the number range object was recently transported, ensure that all necessary configurations have been transported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific guidance related to the number range object in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check if the object is linked to a table)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific number range object or transaction you are working with.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the IW403 error in your SAP system.