How To Fix PK012 - Number range &1 for object &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Number range &1 for object &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The system cannot create a number for a control cycle as no number
range or no interval has been maintained in Customizing for Kanban.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the number ranges in Customizing. If you have no authorization,
please contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK012 - Number range &1 for object &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PK012 indicates that a number range for a specific object does not exist. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or process an object (like a document, order, or other entity) that requires a unique identifier, but the system cannot find a defined number range for that object.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Definition: The number range for the specified object has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the number range might be incorrect or incomplete.
  Number Range Object Not Activated: The number range object may not be activated or may not be assigned correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check if the number range object specified in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it. If it exists, check if it has been properly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Maintain Number Range Intervals:
  
  If the number range object exists, ensure that there are defined intervals for the number range.
  You can do this by going to the transaction code SNRO, selecting the relevant object, and then maintaining the intervals.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the object is correct. This may involve checking the customizing settings in the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management, etc.).
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific number range object or its configuration, consult the SAP documentation or your system administrator for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display and maintain number ranges.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to number ranges for your version of SAP.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PK012 error and ensure that the necessary number range is defined and available for use in your SAP system.