How To Fix SIPT501 - Number range number &1 not defined for company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Number range number &1 not defined for company code &2

What causes this issue?

You tried to digitally sign this outbound delivery document. However,
this is not possible, because you have not defined a number range for
this document type.

System Response

The system is unable to determine if a digital signature has to be
created. As a result, the system stops the processing because the
Customizing settings are missing.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check your Customizing settings for this document type in the
Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.SIPT_NUMBR_OBD_V>Record Number Ranges for Digital Signature of
Outbound Delivery Documents</>.
You have to register all number ranges that a company code accesses. You
have to make Customizing settings for each registered number range if a
digital signature has to be created.
All Portuguese company codes that you use have to be registered in the
Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.SIPT_NUMBR_OBD_V>Record Number Ranges for Digital Signature of
Outbound Delivery Documents</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT501 - Number range number &1 not defined for company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message SIPT501 indicates that a specific number range is not defined for a given company code. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document that requires a number from a number range that has not been set up for the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The primary cause of this error is that the number range for the specified document type is not defined in the system for the given company code.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for number ranges may not have been completed correctly, or the number range may have been deleted or not activated.
  Company Code Issues: The company code specified may not be correctly set up in the system or may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SIPT501 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object (e.g., for document types) and check if the number range is defined for the specified company code.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create a new number range or adjust the existing one.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  Use transaction code OBA7 (for financial documents) or the relevant transaction for your specific document type.
  Define a new number range for the company code in question.
  Ensure that the number range is active and that it has sufficient numbers available.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range for the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  OBA7: To define number ranges for financial documents.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing number ranges and understanding the implications of number range configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to number ranges.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SIPT501 error and ensure that the number range is correctly defined for the specified company code.