How To Fix R5006 - No number range found for object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R5 - Regional structure

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No number range found for object &1

What causes this issue?

When a number is specified an external number range is searched for,
otherwise an internal.

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?

Notify your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R5006 - No number range found for object &1 ?

  The SAP error message R5006 "No number range found for object &1" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a defined number range for a specific object. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating documents, master data, or other entities that require a unique identifier.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Definition: The most common cause is that the number range for the specified object (indicated by &1) has not been defined in the system.
  Number Range Not Assigned: The number range may exist, but it has not been assigned to the relevant object or document type.
  Number Range Status: The number range may be set to "not available" or may have been exhausted (i.e., all numbers in the range have been used).
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R5006 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the object name indicated in the error message (replace &1 with the actual object name).
  Check if a number range is defined for this object.
  
  
  
  Define a Number Range:
  
  If no number range is defined, you will need to create one.
  In the SNRO transaction, select the object and create a new number range by specifying the range intervals and other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Object:
  
  If a number range exists but is not assigned, you may need to assign it to the relevant document type or object.
  This can typically be done in the customizing settings for the specific application area (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management).
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Ensure that the number range is not exhausted. If it is, you may need to extend the range or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific object or how to configure the number range, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SNUM: Number Range Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number ranges for your version of SAP.
  Customizing: Depending on the module (e.g., FI, MM, SD), the path to configure number ranges may vary. Typically, it can be found under the relevant module's customizing settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R5006 error and ensure that the necessary number ranges are properly configured in your SAP system.