How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_E005 - Range Object '&1':Number Range '&2' not maintained

/PF1/MSG_PO_E005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_E -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Range Object '&1':Number Range '&2' not maintained

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/PF1/MSG_PO_E005 - Details

• The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E005 indicates that there is an issue with a number range object that has not been properly maintained. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document (like a purchase order) that requires a number from a specific number range, but that number range has not been defined or activated in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Not Maintained: The specific number range for the object you are trying to use has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the number range object may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or maintain the number range.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object (in this case, it might be related to purchase orders).
  Check if the number range is defined and if it is active.
  If