How To Fix /OSP/MSG356 - Invalid Series Type

/OSP/MSG356 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /OSP/MSG -

• Message number: 356

• Message text: Invalid Series Type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /OSP/MSG356 - Invalid Series Type ?

  The SAP error message /OSP/MSG356 Invalid Series Type typically occurs in the context of the SAP Order Management or Sales and Distribution modules, particularly when dealing with series management or number ranges. This error indicates that the system is unable to recognize or validate the series type that has been specified in the transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Series Type: The series type entered may not exist in the system or may have been incorrectly configured.
  
  Configuration Issues: The number range or series type may not be properly set up in the customizing settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified series type.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the series type input.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Series Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area where series types are defined (e.g., Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Number Ranges >