How To Fix ME700 - Not possible to determine a number from number range & and object &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 700

• Message text: Not possible to determine a number from number range & and object &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME700 - Not possible to determine a number from number range & and object & ?

  The SAP error message ME700, which states "Not possible to determine a number from number range & and object &," typically occurs when the system is unable to generate a new number for a specific object due to issues with the number range configuration. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating purchase orders, purchase requisitions, or other documents that rely on number ranges.
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for the specific object (e.g., purchase order, purchase requisition) may not be defined in the system.
  Number Range Deactivated: The number range might be deactivated or not assigned to the relevant document type.
  Number Range Exhausted: The number range may have been exhausted, meaning all available numbers have been used up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration errors in the number range settings or in the assignment of number ranges to document types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check if the number range object related to the error is defined and active.
  Ensure that the number range is correctly assigned to the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Review Number Range Status:
  
  In transaction code SNRO, check the status of the number range to see if it is exhausted. If it is, you may need to extend the number range or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Document Type:
  
  Use transaction code OMEC (for purchase requisitions) or OMEF (for purchase orders) to check if the number range is assigned to the correct document type. If not, assign the appropriate number range.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create documents using the specified number range. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator to investigate any underlying system issues or configuration problems.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OMEC: Maintain Number Ranges for Purchase Requisitions
  OMEF: Maintain Number Ranges for Purchase Orders
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number ranges and the ME700 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the ME700 error in SAP.