How To Fix /SAPSLL/PRCLS_API004 - Number &1 does not exist in numbering scheme &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPSLL/PRCLS_API -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Number &1 does not exist in numbering scheme &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPSLL/PRCLS_API004 - Number &1 does not exist in numbering scheme &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPSLL/PRCLS_API004 with the description "Number &1 does not exist in numbering scheme &2" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Logistics and Supply Chain Management modules, particularly when dealing with number ranges for certain documents or processes.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a number (denoted by &1) that is not available or does not exist in the specified numbering scheme (denoted by &2). This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the specific document type or process has not been properly configured or is missing.
  Number Range Exhaustion: The number range has been exhausted, meaning all available numbers have been used up.
  Incorrect Number Reference: The number being referenced may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the numbering scheme &2.
  Verify that the number range is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it. This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by adjusting the upper limit of the number range.
  Ensure that the number range is not locked or restricted.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are working with is correctly assigned to the number range in question.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there is any custom code or enhancements that interact with the number range, review them to ensure they are functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the numbering scheme and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Objects
  SNUM - Number Range Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP's support services for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.