How To Fix /MVA/AMVC_MESSAGES017 - Number range object "&1" has not been defined.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MVA/AMVC_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Number range object "&1" has not been defined.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MVA/AMVC_MESSAGES017 - Number range object "&1" has not been defined. ?

  The SAP error message /MVA/AMVC_MESSAGES017 indicates that a number range object has not been defined for the specified object identifier &1. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules, where number ranges are used to generate unique identifiers for various objects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Definition: The number range object specified in the error message has not been created or defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the number range object may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the number range object may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Number Range Object:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check if the number range object specified in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it:
  
  Click on "Create" and enter the name of the number range object.
  Define the intervals for the number range (e.g., start and end values).
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the number range object is correctly assigned to the relevant application or module.
  Verify that the number range is active and that there are no overlaps with other number ranges.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the number range object was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included.
  If it was not transported, you may need to manually create the number range object in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify number range objects.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  
  
  Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance, as they may have more insights into the specific configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the number range object is properly defined in your SAP system.