How To Fix OE313 - Enter a value for number range number! Field is mandatory!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OE - IS-Oil: ITA/TPI messages

• Message number: 313

• Message text: Enter a value for number range number! Field is mandatory!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OE313 - Enter a value for number range number! Field is mandatory! ?

  The SAP error message OE313 ("Enter a value for number range number! Field is mandatory!") typically occurs when a user attempts to create or process a document (such as a sales order, purchase order, or other transactional data) that requires a number range assignment, but the system does not have a valid number range specified for that document type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Assignment: The number range for the specific document type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the number range may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range settings.
  Document Type Not Assigned: The document type being used may not be assigned to a valid number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OE313 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object for the document type you are working with.
  Ensure that a valid number range is defined and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Document Type:
  
  Use transaction code OBA7 (for Sales Orders) or the relevant configuration transaction for your document type.
  Check if the document type is assigned to a valid number range. If not, assign it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Number Range:
  
  If no number range exists, you may need to create a new number range using transaction code SNRO.
  Define the number range intervals and ensure they are set to be used for the correct document type.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify number ranges. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Assign Number Ranges to Document Types
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (for checking authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, as they may need to check system settings or logs for additional insights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OE313 error and successfully process your documents in SAP.