How To Fix SIPT320 - Number range number &1 &2 &3 has no starting date assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 320

• Message text: Number range number &1 &2 &3 has no starting date assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT320 - Number range number &1 &2 &3 has no starting date assigned ?

  The SAP error message SIPT320 indicates that a specific number range (identified by the parameters &1, &2, and &3) does not have a starting date assigned. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, particularly when dealing with number ranges for documents, transactions, or other entities that require unique identifiers.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The number range has been defined in the system, but the starting date for that range has not been set. This is often a configuration oversight.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The number range might be incorrectly assigned to a document type or transaction type that requires a valid starting date.
  Transport Issues: If the number range configuration was transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), it might not have been fully configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SIPT320 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object (you may need to know which object corresponds to the error).
  Click on the "Intervals" button to view the defined intervals for that number range.
  Check if there is a starting date assigned. If not, you will need to create or modify the interval to include a starting date.
  
  
  
  Assign a Starting Date:
  
  If the starting date is missing, you can add it by creating a new interval or modifying an existing one.
  Ensure that the interval is valid and does not overlap with other intervals for the same number range.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the document type or transaction type that is using this number range is correctly configured to reference the number range.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary configurations were included in the transport request.
  If needed, manually configure the number range in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality that was causing the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  
  
  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 team for further assistance, or consult SAP support for more specific guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SIPT320 error and ensure that the number range is properly configured in your SAP system.