How To Fix STEP752 - Create DOC: Number not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 752

• Message text: Create DOC: Number not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STEP752 - Create DOC: Number not defined ?

  The SAP error message "STEP752 Create DOC: Number not defined" typically occurs when the system is unable to generate a document number for a transaction. This can happen for various reasons, often related to configuration settings in the SAP system. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for the document type you are trying to create is not defined or has not been properly configured in the system.
  Number Range Exhausted: The number range that is defined is exhausted, meaning all available numbers have been used up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create a document in the specified number range.
  Document Type Configuration: The document type may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to issues in number assignment.
  Client-Specific Settings: The number range may be defined in a different client or not activated for the current client.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the number range object related to the document type you are trying to create.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that there are available numbers.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by going to transaction code SNRO and adjusting the intervals for the number range.
  Alternatively, you can create a new number range if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBA7 to check the configuration of the document type. Ensure that it is correctly linked to the number range.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create documents in the specified number range. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Client-Specific Settings:
  
  Verify that the number range is defined for the correct client. You can check this in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Document Type Configuration
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check the underlying tables)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on number range management and document types.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the "STEP752 Create DOC: Number not defined" error message in SAP.