How To Fix OIURVOW088 - &1 number range has not been defined for Business Associates

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIURVOW - Revenue: Ownership and Transfer

• Message number: 088

• Message text: &1 number range has not been defined for Business Associates

What causes this issue?

No &v1& number range number has been assigned to Business Associates.

System Response

The system cannot validate and/or assign a number range for this BA.

How to fix this error?

Click <DS:TRAN.O5UCM_SN_NR>here</> to go to BA number range
customizing.
In this activity ensure the 'Status' of each number range number has a
green light meaning 'Everything Correct'

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIURVOW088 - &1 number range has not been defined for Business Associates ?

  The SAP error message OIURVOW088 indicates that a number range has not been defined for Business Associates in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage business partner records, and the system cannot find a valid number range to assign to the new record.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Definition: The primary cause of this error is that the number range for the Business Associate (Business Partner) has not been set up in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the Business Partner or Business Associate module.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define a number range for Business Associates. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Cross-Application Components -> Master Data Synchronization -> Business Partner -> Business Partner -> Define Number Ranges.
  
  
  
  Define a New Number Range:
  
  In the Number Range configuration screen, you can create a new number range for Business Associates.
  Specify the number range interval (e.g., from 100000 to 199999) and assign it to the relevant Business Partner type.
  
  
  
  Assign the Number Range:
  
  After creating the number range, ensure that it is assigned to the appropriate Business Partner role (e.g., Supplier, Customer, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify Business Partners and access the number range settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, try to create or manage a Business Associate again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage Business Partners and SNRO (Number Range Objects) to view and manage number ranges.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring Business Partners and number ranges.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OIURVOW088 error and successfully manage Business Associates in your SAP system.