How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_CH_BAPI133 - Set up the number range for SLAs in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_CH_BAPI -

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Set up the number range for SLAs in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_CH_BAPI133 - Set up the number range for SLAs in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_CH_BAPI133 indicates that there is an issue with the number range setup for Service Level Agreements (SLAs) in the system. This error typically arises when the system attempts to create or process an SLA but cannot find a valid number range assigned to it.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the number range for SLAs has not been defined or configured in the SAP system. This can happen if:
  
  The number range object for SLAs has not been created.
  The number range intervals for the SLA have not been defined.
  The number range is not assigned to the relevant document type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to set up the number range for SLAs in the SAP Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Enter transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Navigate to Number Range Configuration:
  
  Follow the path: Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Order -> Set Up Number Ranges for Purchase Orders.
  
  
  
  Define Number Ranges:
  
  In the number range configuration, check if the number range object for SLAs is listed.
  If it is not present, you will need to create a new number range object.
  If it is present, ensure that the number range intervals are defined correctly. You may need to create a new interval or adjust existing ones.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the number range is assigned to the appropriate document type for SLAs.
  This can usually be done in the same configuration area where you defined the number ranges.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Try to create or process an SLA again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to Customizing.
  OMH1: To manage number ranges for various document types.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring number ranges and understanding the implications of number range management.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the Customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport your changes to the quality and production environments.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully set up the number range for SLAs in your SAP system.