How To Fix RQ083 - Maintain number ranges (number range object &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RQ - Messages for Cash Management and Forecast

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Maintain number ranges (number range object &)

What causes this issue?

Number ranges for memo records are not maintained correctly.

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?

Please maintain the number ranges.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RQ083 - Maintain number ranges (number range object &) ?

  The SAP error message RQ083, which states "Maintain number ranges (number range object &)," typically occurs when there is an issue with the number range configuration for a specific number range object in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of document processing, such as when creating or posting documents that require a unique identifier.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for the specified object has not been defined in the system.
  Number Range Exhausted: The defined number range has been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers have been used up.
  Number Range Not Assigned: The number range object is not assigned to the relevant application or document type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RQ083 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Object Maintenance).
  Enter the number range object that is causing the error (you can find this in the error message).
  Check if the number range intervals are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Define or Adjust Number Ranges:
  
  If the number range is not defined, you will need to create a new number range interval.
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend the existing interval or create a new one.
  Ensure that the number range is assigned to the relevant document type or application.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify number ranges. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your 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 Object Maintenance
  SNUM: Number Range Maintenance
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check the table structure if needed)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RQ083 error and maintain the necessary number ranges in your SAP system.