How To Fix QE122 - Number range object does not exist for characteristic confirmation number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QE - RM-QSS Fehlertexte zur Ergebniserfassung

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Number range object does not exist for characteristic confirmation number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE122 - Number range object does not exist for characteristic confirmation number ?

  The SAP error message QE122, which states "Number range object does not exist for characteristic confirmation number," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when the system is trying to generate a confirmation number for a characteristic but cannot find the appropriate number range object.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Object: The number range object for the characteristic confirmation number has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The number range object may not be properly configured or assigned to the relevant characteristics in the Quality Management module.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the number range object.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the number range object may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check if the number range object for the characteristic confirmation number exists. The object name is typically QM_NUMC or similar, depending on your specific configuration.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create/Configure Number Range:
  
  If the number range object is missing, you can create it by following these steps:
  
  In transaction SNRO, enter the name of the number range object and click on "Create."
  Define the intervals for the number range.
  Ensure that the number range is assigned to the relevant characteristics in the QM configuration.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Characteristics:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO and navigate to the Quality Management configuration.
  Under the relevant section (e.g., "Quality Inspection"), ensure that the number range object is assigned to the characteristic confirmation number.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range object.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the number range object was included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management for more details on number range configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or QM functional team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QE122 error and ensure that the number range object for the characteristic confirmation number is properly configured in your SAP system.