How To Fix OB235 - Maintain number range for &1 in company &2 for year &3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Maintain number range for &1 in company &2 for year &3.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB235 - Maintain number range for &1 in company &2 for year &3. ?

  The SAP error message OB235 indicates that there is an issue with the number range configuration for a specific document type in a particular company code for a given fiscal year. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid number range for the specified parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The number range for the specified document type in the company code for the fiscal year is not defined or is missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the document type.
  Year-Specific Configuration: The number range may not be set up for the specific fiscal year mentioned in the error message.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not have a valid number range assigned to it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OB235 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBAS (for document types) or OBA7 (for number ranges).
  Check the number range intervals for the specific document type and company code.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If the number range is missing, create a new number range interval for the document type in the specified company code and fiscal year.
  Ensure that the number range is set to be valid for the fiscal year in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the newly created number range is assigned to the correct document type in the company code.
  You can do this in the same configuration area where you defined the number range.
  
  
  
  Check for Year-Specific Settings:
  
  If your organization uses year-specific number ranges, ensure that the number range is set up for the correct fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by trying to create a document of the specified type again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBAS: Document Type Configuration
  OBA7: Number Range Configuration
  OBD2: Assign Document Types to Number Ranges
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring number ranges and document types.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number range configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.