How To Fix MB078 - Program terminated: Number range for object & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MB - Logistics Information Library

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Program terminated: Number range for object & not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MB078 - Program terminated: Number range for object & not defined ?

  The SAP error message MB078 indicates that the program has terminated because a number range for a specific object is not defined. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material document processing when the system attempts to generate a document number but cannot find a valid number range assigned to the relevant object.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Definition: The number range for the specified object (e.g., material documents, inventory documents) has not been defined in the system.
  Number Range Object Not Assigned: The number range object may not be assigned to the relevant application area or may not be activated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to number ranges in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MB078 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object (e.g., MATERIAL, MB, etc.) and click on "Display".
  Check if the number range intervals are defined. If not, you will need to create a new number range interval.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If the number range is missing, you can create it by going to transaction code SNRO.
  Select the number range object and click on "Change".
  Create a new interval by specifying the range (e.g., from 1000000000 to 1999999999) and ensure that it is assigned to the correct object.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to the Application:
  
  Ensure that the number range is assigned to the relevant application area. This can be done in the configuration settings for the specific module (e.g., Materials Management).
  Use transaction code OMN1 to check and assign the number range to the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction that was causing the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OMN1: Number Range Assignment for Material Documents
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MB078 error and ensure that the number range for the specified object is properly defined and configured in your SAP system.