How To Fix RMSRCPAPI016 - (External) number range for object type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSRCPAPI - RMS-RCP: Message Package RMSRCPAPI

• Message number: 016

• Message text: (External) number range for object type &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

No number range for external assignment has been entered in Customizing
for the object type &V1&.

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?

Enter the <DS:SIMG.EHS_MD_110_01_1>external number range</> in
Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMSRCPAPI016 - (External) number range for object type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RMSRCPAPI016 indicates that there is an issue with the number range for a specific object type in the system. This error typically occurs when the system is trying to access or generate a number for an object type that does not have a defined number range.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The primary cause of this error is that the number range for the specified object type (indicated by &1 in the error message) has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the number range settings, such as the number range not being assigned to the relevant object type.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create entries in the specified number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the object type indicated in the error message (replace &1 with the actual object type).
  Check if a number range is defined for this object type. If not, you will need to create a new number range.
  
  
  
  Create a Number Range:
  
  If the number range does not exist, you can create it by:
  
  Selecting the object type and clicking on "Intervals".
  Define a new interval for the number range, specifying the start and end numbers.
  Ensure that the number range is set to "Internal" or "External" as required.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Object Type:
  
  After creating the number range, ensure that it is assigned to the relevant object type in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: For managing number range objects.
  SNUM: For displaying number ranges.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing number ranges and understanding their configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RMSRCPAPI016 error and ensure that the number range for the specified object type is properly configured.