How To Fix STEP693 - Create DOC ORIGINAL: Number not in allowed range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 693

• Message text: Create DOC ORIGINAL: Number not in allowed range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STEP693 - Create DOC ORIGINAL: Number not in allowed range ?

  The SAP error message "STEP693 Create DOC ORIGINAL: Number not in allowed range" typically occurs during document processing in SAP, particularly when creating or posting documents. This error indicates that the document number being used is outside the allowed range defined in the system settings.
  Causes:
  
  Document Number Range Configuration: The document number range for the specific document type may not be properly configured or may have been exhausted.
  Number Range Object: The number range object associated with the document type may not be set up correctly, or the number range may not be assigned to the relevant company code or organizational unit.
  Document Type Settings: The document type settings may not allow for the creation of new documents due to restrictions or misconfigurations.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create documents in the specified range.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object for the document type you are working with.
  Check if the number range is defined correctly and if it has available numbers.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by going to transaction code OBA7 (Maintain Number Ranges for Document Types).
  Increase the upper limit of the number range or create a new number range if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check the settings for the document type.
  Ensure that the document type is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate number range.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create documents in the specified range.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SNRO (Number Range Objects), OBA7 (Maintain Number Ranges for Document Types), OBY6 (Document Type Configuration).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and document types.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.