How To Fix RECN005 - Contract number &1 not in allowed range from &2 to &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECN - Messages - Contract

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Contract number &1 not in allowed range from &2 to &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECN005 - Contract number &1 not in allowed range from &2 to &3 ?

  The SAP error message RECN005 indicates that a contract number you are trying to use is not within the allowed range defined in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of contract management or contract accounting within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message RECN005 is triggered when:
  
  The contract number you are trying to enter does not fall within the predefined range of valid contract numbers.
  The range of contract numbers is defined in the configuration settings of the SAP system, and the number you are using is either too low or too high compared to the allowed range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Contract Number: Ensure that the contract number you are trying to use is correct and does not contain any typographical errors.
  
  
  Review Allowed Range: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP where the allowed range for contract numbers is defined. This is typically found in the customizing settings under:
  
  SPRO ? SAP Reference IMG ? Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable ? Basic Functions ? Define Number Ranges for Contracts.
  
  
  Verify the defined range for contract numbers and see if the number you are trying to use falls outside this range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range: If necessary, you may need to adjust the number range to include the contract number you are trying to use. This requires appropriate authorization and should be done carefully to avoid conflicts with existing data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding contract number management to ensure compliance with internal processes.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SNRO (Number Range Objects) to manage number ranges or SPRO for configuration.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify number ranges in the system.
  Testing: After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the contract number can now be processed without errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RECN005 error and implement a solution to resolve it.