How To Fix PSM_S4C_FM_MD017 - Blank number range is not allowed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_FM_MD -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Blank number range is not allowed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD017 - Blank number range is not allowed. ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD017: Blank number range is not allowed typically occurs in the context of Financial Management (FM) when you are trying to create or process a document that requires a number range, but the system is unable to find a valid number range assigned to the relevant document type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Assignment: The number range for the specific document type you are trying to create or process has not been defined or is not properly assigned in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the number range in the Financial Management module.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the defined number ranges.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the relevant number range object associated with the document type you are working with.
  Ensure that a valid number range is defined and that it is not blank.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range:
  
  If the number range is missing, you can create a new number range or assign an existing one.
  Use transaction code FMNR (for Financial Management) to define and assign number ranges to the relevant document types.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for the specific document type in the Financial Management settings to ensure that it is linked to the correct number range.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number ranges. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  FMNR: Number Range Maintenance for Financial Management
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on number range configuration in Financial Management.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the number range is properly configured for your financial documents.