How To Fix M7676 - Number & does not lie in number range &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 676

• Message text: Number & does not lie in number range &

What causes this issue?

The externally-assigned number does not lie in the corresponding number
range.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7676 - Number & does not lie in number range & ?

  The SAP error message M7676 indicates that a number you are trying to use does not fall within the defined number range for a specific document type or object. This error typically occurs when you are attempting to create or process a document (like a material document, purchase order, etc.) and the system cannot find a valid number for that document.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for the document type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Number Range Exhausted: The number range has been exhausted, meaning all available numbers have been used up.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The document type may not be correctly assigned to the number range.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check the number range object related to the document type you are working with.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by going to transaction code SNRO and adjusting the intervals.
  Make sure to create a new interval if necessary.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Document Type:
  
  Use transaction code OMH1 (for material documents) or the relevant transaction for your document type.
  Ensure that the document type is correctly assigned to the number range.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process the document type in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OMH1: Maintain Number Ranges for Material Documents
  OMH2: Maintain Number Ranges for Other Document Types
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M7676 error and successfully process your documents in SAP.