How To Fix OPS_SE_TCM_80087 - Document not saved due to missing or incorrect number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_SE_TCM_80 -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Document not saved due to missing or incorrect number range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OPS_SE_TCM_80087 - Document not saved due to missing or incorrect number range ?

  The SAP error message OPS_SE_TCM_80087, which states "Document not saved due to missing or incorrect number range," typically occurs when there is an issue with the number range configuration for a specific document type in the SAP system. This error can prevent users from saving documents, such as purchase orders, invoices, or other transactional records.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The number range for the document type you are trying to save may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Number Range: The number range may be defined but is not correctly configured, such as being set to a range that does not allow for new document creation.
  Number Range Status: The number range may be set to "not available" or "not active," preventing new documents from being assigned a number.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  Document Type Configuration: The document type may not be properly linked to the number range in the configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the document type.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is missing, create a new number range for the document type.
  If the number range is incorrect, adjust the range to ensure it allows for new document creation.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBA7 or SPRO to navigate to the configuration for the specific document type.
  Ensure that the document type is correctly linked to the appropriate number range.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to create documents using the specified number range.
  Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the document creation process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Document Type Configuration
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on number range management and document type configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OPS_SE_TCM_80087 error and successfully save your documents in SAP.