How To Fix OQ_E006 - Number range interval & needs to be defined first. Please define it

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_E - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool Payment Card Processing

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Number range interval & needs to be defined first. Please define it

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ_E006 - Number range interval & needs to be defined first. Please define it ?

  The SAP error message OQ_E006 indicates that a number range interval for a specific object or document type has not been defined in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document that requires a unique number (like a purchase order, sales order, etc.), but the system cannot find a valid number range to assign to it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Interval: The primary cause of this error is that the number range interval for the relevant document type has not been set up in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to number ranges for the specific application area (like Sales and Distribution, Materials Management, etc.).
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it might not have included the number range settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OQ_E006 error, you need to define the number range interval for the relevant object. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area. For example, for Sales and Distribution, you would go to:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Number Ranges -> Define Number Ranges
  
  
  
  
  Define a New Number Range:
  
  Select the appropriate document type for which you need to define the number range.
  Click on "New Entries" to create a new number range interval.
  Enter the following details:
  
  Number Range Interval: Specify the range (e.g., 100000 to 199999).
  Object: Specify the object type (e.g., Sales Order, Purchase Order).
  Description: Provide a description for the number range.
  
  
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Assign the Number Range:
  
  After defining the number range, ensure that it is assigned to the relevant document type in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, try to create the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SNRO (Number Range Objects) to view and manage number ranges.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges in the system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on number range management and configuration specific to your SAP version.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.