How To Fix OB187 - Enter number range for the new excise duty revaluation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Enter number range for the new excise duty revaluation

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Set up the number range for the excise duty revaluation in Customizing
by choosing TDP -> Global Settings -> Parameter Definitions -> Define
number range for excise duty revaluation.
Insert number range interval.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB187 - Enter number range for the new excise duty revaluation ?

  The SAP error message OB187, which states "Enter number range for the new excise duty revaluation," typically occurs in the context of configuring excise duty in the SAP system, particularly in the Indian version of SAP where excise duty is a significant aspect of tax management.
  Cause:
  This error arises when the system is unable to find a defined number range for the excise duty revaluation process. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The number range for excise duty revaluation has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the number range might be incorrectly configured or not activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OB187 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Document > Document Number Ranges > Define Document Number Ranges).
  Check if the number range for excise duty revaluation is defined. If not, create a new number range.
  Ensure that the number range is assigned to the appropriate document type for excise duty revaluation.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the number range is correctly configured and activated.
  Verify that the number range is not overlapping with other number ranges in the system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the number range settings. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 for number range configuration and OBC4 for number range intervals.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on configuring excise duty and number ranges.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in excise duty configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OB187 error and ensure that the excise duty revaluation process functions correctly in your SAP system.