How To Fix NR013 - Specify a subobject

NR013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Specify a subobject

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR013 - Specify a subobject ?

  The SAP error message NR013 ("Specify a subobject") typically occurs in the context of number range management, particularly when you are trying to create or manage number ranges for objects that require a specific subobject to be defined. This error indicates that the system expects a subobject to be specified, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Subobject: The most common cause of this error is that the system requires a subobject to be specified for the number range you are trying to create or manage, but it has not been provided in the input.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the number range object is set up to require a subobject, but the necessary data is not being supplied.
  Incorrect Transaction: You might be using a transaction that does not support the operation you are trying to perform without specifying a subobject.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify the Subobject: When you encounter this error,