How To Fix OIUME002 - Number range missing or invalid for category &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUME - Measurement messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Number range missing or invalid for category &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUME002 - Number range missing or invalid for category &. ?

  The SAP error message OIUME002 indicates that there is a problem with the number range for a specific category in the system. This error typically occurs when the system is trying to generate a new document number (such as a material document, sales order, etc.) but cannot find a valid number range assigned to the specified category.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The number range for the specified category has not been defined in the system.
  Invalid Number Range: The number range exists but is not valid for the current context (e.g., it may be inactive or not properly configured).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the number range settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OIUME002 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object associated with the category that is causing the error.
  Check if the number range is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Define or Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is missing, you will need to create a new number range for the category.
  If it exists but is invalid, you may need to adjust the settings (e.g., set it to active, ensure it has sufficient number intervals).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or configuration guides related to the specific module you are working with to ensure that the number range is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  OBA7: To maintain number ranges for document types.
  
  
  Number Range Object: Each category in SAP has a specific number range object associated with it. Understanding the relationship between the category and its number range object is crucial for troubleshooting.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and community forums can provide additional insights and examples related to number range configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the OIUME002 error in your SAP system.