How To Fix UCM0214 - Number range for held documents and sample documents will not be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCM0 - Messages for Data Basis, Cons Area, ...

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Number range for held documents and sample documents will not be used

What causes this issue?

You have specified a number range (&V2&) for held documents and sample
documents in <DS:GLOS.D5692F24DA2CD511BCBF0800060D9C68>consolidation
area</> &V1&. However, the data stream is not defined in
<DS:GLOS.3C14A7065A82D511B1250008C784EFB1>data basis</> &V3&.

System Response

In consolidation area &V1&, the number range &V2& is not used for
assigning document numbers.

How to fix this error?

Check if you want to use held documents or sample documents. If you do
not want to do this, you should not specify the number range in the
consolidation area.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCM0214 - Number range for held documents and sample documents will not be used ?

  The SAP error message UCM0214 indicates that there is an issue with the number range configuration for held documents and sample documents in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid number range for the specified document type, which can prevent the creation or processing of held documents or sample documents.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for the document type in question has not been defined in the system.
  Number Range Not Assigned: The number range may be defined but not assigned to the relevant document type.
  Number Range Interval Issues: The number range interval may be closed or exhausted, meaning there are no available numbers left to assign.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the defined number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCM0214 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to held documents or sample documents (e.g., UCM_HLD or similar).
  Verify that the number range is defined and that there are valid intervals available.
  
  
  
  Define or Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is not defined, you will need to create a new number range interval.
  If the number range is defined but closed, you can open it or create a new interval with available numbers.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the number range is correctly assigned to the relevant document type in the configuration settings.
  This can typically be done in the customizing settings under the relevant application area.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number ranges.
  SPRO: To access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCM0214 error and ensure that the number range for held documents and sample documents is correctly configured and functional.