How To Fix SIPT003 - Number range &1 is assigned in the definition of document type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Number range &1 is assigned in the definition of document type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT003 - Number range &1 is assigned in the definition of document type &2 ?

  The SAP error message SIPT003 indicates that there is a conflict with the number range assignment for a specific document type. This error typically arises when you attempt to create or process a document in SAP that requires a number range that is already assigned to another document type or is not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Assignment Conflict: The number range you are trying to use is already assigned to a different document type, which leads to this error.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not be properly defined or activated in the system.
  Document Type Misconfiguration: The document type you are using may not have the correct number range assigned to it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SIPT003 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the document type in question.
  Verify the number range assignments and ensure that the number range is not assigned to another document type.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OBA7 (for document types) or OBY6 (for number range assignment) to check the configuration of the document type.
  Ensure that the document type has the correct number range assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Number Range:
  
  If necessary, create a new number range for the document type or modify the existing one to ensure it is unique and not conflicting with other document types.
  Make sure to activate the number range if it is newly created.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the document creation or processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Document Type Configuration
  OBY6: Number Range Assignment
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and document type configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional consultant for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SIPT003 error and ensure that your document types and number ranges are correctly configured in SAP.