How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSW_TPVS003 - Number range object /SAPAPO/NO does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSW_TPVS -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Number range object /SAPAPO/NO does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSW_TPVS003 - Number range object /SAPAPO/NO does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSW_TPVS003 Number range object /SAPAPO/NO does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to access a number range object that has not been defined or activated in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with number ranges for various objects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Object: The number range object /SAPAPO/NO has not been created or activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the number range object is not properly set up in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the number range object may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create/Activate Number Range Object:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check if the number range object /SAPAPO/NO exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  If it exists but is not active, activate it.
  
  
  
  Define Number Ranges:
  
  If you have created the number range object, you will also need to define the number ranges for it.
  In the same SNRO transaction, select the number range object and define the intervals as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the APO system is correct and that all necessary settings are in place.
  Review the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that the number range object was included.
  If it was not included, you may need to create the number range object manually in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to number range objects in APO for any specific instructions or considerations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SNUM: Number Range Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  APO Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that all necessary components are properly set up.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.