How To Fix J3249 - Number range interval & in company code & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Number range interval & in company code & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3249 - Number range interval & in company code & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message J3249 indicates that there is an issue with the number range interval for a specific company code. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create or process a document (like a journal entry, invoice, etc.) that requires a number from a number range that has not been defined or is not active for the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Interval: The number range interval for the specified document type in the given company code has not been defined.
  Inactive Number Range: The number range interval exists but is not active.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the document type is not correctly linked to the number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the J3249 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object (for example, for accounting documents, it might be FBN1 for document numbers).
  Check if the number range interval for the specific company code is defined.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range Interval:
  
  If the number range interval does not exist, you will need to create it.
  Use transaction code OBA7 (for financial accounting) or OBA8 (for controlling) to define the number range intervals.
  Ensure that the number range is assigned to the correct company code and document type.
  
  
  
  Activate Number Range:
  
  If the number range exists but is inactive, you will need to activate it.
  In the same configuration area, ensure that the number range is set to active.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to use is correctly assigned to the number range you have configured.
  You can check this in the configuration settings for the specific module (e.g., Financial Accounting).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create or process the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Define Number Ranges for Financial Accounting
  OBA8: Define Number Ranges for Controlling
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring number ranges.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number range configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.