How To Fix M7137 - Number range not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Number range not maintained

What causes this issue?

In the given plant, the number assignment function for goods receipt/
issue slips is active. However, the number range intervals have not been
maintained.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you have the appropriate authorization, maintain the number range
intervals in the Customizing system for Inventory Management.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7137 - Number range not maintained ?

  The SAP error message M7137, which states "Number range not maintained," typically occurs when you attempt to create or process a document (such as a material document, purchase order, etc.) that requires a number from a number range that has not been defined or maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for the specific document type you are trying to create has not been set up in the system.
  Number Range Not Assigned: The number range may be defined but not assigned to the relevant document type.
  Number Range Interval Not Active: The number range interval may be inactive or not properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M7137 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object (e.g., for material documents, it could be MATERIAL).
  Check if the number range intervals are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Maintain Number Range:
  
  If the number range is not defined, you can create a new number range interval.
  If it is defined but not assigned, you need to assign it to the relevant document type.
  Ensure that the number range is set to "Internal" if the system should generate the numbers automatically.
  
  
  
  Transaction Code for Specific Document Types:
  
  For specific document types, you may need to use transaction codes like OMH1 (for material documents) or OMH2 (for purchase orders) to maintain the number ranges.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific configurations related to your organization's setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OMH1: Maintain Number Ranges for Material Documents
  OMH2: Maintain Number Ranges for Purchase Orders
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to number ranges.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and profiles are correctly set up to allow access to number range maintenance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M7137 error and successfully create or process the required documents in SAP.