How To Fix /PM0/ABQ_MIG_MSG042 - Number range &1 interval &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABQ_MIG_MSG -

• Message number: 042

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABQ_MIG_MSG042 - Number range &1 interval &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABQ_MIG_MSG042 indicating "Number range &1 interval &2 does not exist" typically occurs when the system is trying to access a number range that has not been defined or is not available for the specified interval. This can happen during various processes, such as data migration, document creation, or when trying to generate unique identifiers.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The specified number range object does not have an interval defined for the given range.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range might not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  Data Migration Issues: If this error occurs during data migration, it may be due to incorrect mapping or configuration in the migration tool.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the number range object that corresponds to the error message.
  Check if the number range intervals are defined correctly. If not, create or adjust the intervals as needed.
  
  
  
  Create Number Range:
  
  If the number range does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by defining a new interval for the number range object.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range. This can be checked in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Check Migration Settings:
  
  If this error occurs during a migration process, review the migration settings and mappings to ensure that they are correctly configured to use the appropriate number ranges.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific number range object for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check related tables)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to number ranges.
  
  
  Custom Development: If the number range is part of a custom development, ensure that the custom code is correctly handling number range assignments.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the number range error in SAP.