How To Fix /PF1/MSG_SLA126 - Generic number ranges are not maintained for clearing area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_SLA -

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Generic number ranges are not maintained for clearing area &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_SLA126 - Generic number ranges are not maintained for clearing area &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_SLA126 indicates that generic number ranges are not maintained for a specific clearing area in the system. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with clearing accounts or similar processes.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of defined number ranges for the specified clearing area (denoted by &1 in the error message). This can happen if:
  
  The number range has not been set up in the system for the clearing area.
  The configuration for the number range is incomplete or incorrect.
  The number range object is not properly assigned to the clearing area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the number ranges for the specified clearing area. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Number Range Maintenance:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object associated with the clearing area.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Number Ranges:
  
  In the number range object, check if there are any existing number ranges defined for the clearing area.
  If not, you will need to create a new number range.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Number Ranges:
  
  If you need to create a new number range, click on the "Intervals" button.
  Define the number range interval (e.g., start number, end number, and the status).
  Ensure that the number range is assigned to the correct clearing area.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your entries.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  After maintaining the number ranges, try to execute the transaction again that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  OBD4: Maintain Number Ranges for Clearing Accounts (specific to financial transactions)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges in the system.
  
  
  
  Consulting with Functional Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct number ranges to set up, consult with your SAP functional team or a consultant who specializes in the relevant module (e.g., FI, CO).
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary number ranges are maintained for the clearing area in question.