How To Fix J3273 - Number range for product type & is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Number range for product type & is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3273 - Number range for product type & is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message J3273 indicates that the number range for a specific product type is not maintained. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage a product in SAP, and the system cannot assign a unique identifier because the number range for that product type has not been defined.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The primary cause of this error is that the number range for the specified product type has not been set up in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to product types or number ranges.
  Missing Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorization to access or modify number range settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the number range for the specified product type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  Logistics -> Central Functions -> Master Data -> Product -> Define Number Ranges
  
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SNRO to access the Number Range Object maintenance.
  
  
  
  Define the Number Range:
  
  In the Number Range Object maintenance screen, find the relevant object for the product type you are working with.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a new number range.
  Define the intervals for the number range (e.g., start number, end number, and whether the range is internal or external).
  
  
  
  Assign the Number Range to the Product Type:
  
  Ensure that the newly created or modified number range is assigned to the relevant product type in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify number ranges.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the changes, try to create or manage the product again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Object Maintenance
  OMD1 - Maintain Product Types
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on maintaining number ranges and product types.
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the J3273 error and successfully manage the product types in your SAP system.