How To Fix PFM_12FI_AP026 - Setup missing number range for &1/&2/&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_12FI_AP - Message class for FI: payment authorization

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Setup missing number range for &1/&2/&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_12FI_AP026 - Setup missing number range for &1/&2/&3 ?

  The SAP error message PFM_12FI_AP026 indicates that there is a missing number range setup for a specific document type or object in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or accounts payable processes when the system attempts to generate a document but cannot find a valid number range.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined number range for the specified object (indicated by &1, &2, and &3 in the error message). This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The number range has not been created for the specific document type.
  The number range has been deleted or is inactive.
  The configuration settings for the number range are incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to set up the missing number range. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Accounts Payable -> Document Entry -> Define Number Ranges for Invoice Verification
  
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SNRO to access the number range object directly.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Number Ranges:
  
  In the number range configuration, check if the number range for the specified document type exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a new number range.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  Click on "Insert Interval" to create a new number range.
  Define the number range interval (e.g., from 100000 to 199999).
  Assign the number range to the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Activate the Number Range:
  
  Ensure that the number range is active and not marked as deleted.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After setting up the number range, try to perform the action that previously triggered the error to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBD2: Define Number Ranges for Document Types
  OBD3: Assign Number Ranges to Document Types
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on number range configuration and management.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number range settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PFM_12FI_AP026 error and ensure that the necessary number ranges are properly configured in your SAP system.