How To Fix UCMI013 - Document type &1: Specify a number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMI - Messages for Breakdown Category, Item, Document Type, ...

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Document type &1: Specify a number range

What causes this issue?

You desperately need to assign a number range to document type &V1& in
the current consolidation area and for the current version.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Assign a number range to document type &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMI013 - Document type &1: Specify a number range ?

  The SAP error message UCMI013, which states "Document type &1: Specify a number range," typically occurs in the context of document management or when working with document types in SAP. This error indicates that a specific document type does not have an associated number range defined, which is necessary for the system to generate unique identifiers for documents of that type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Assignment: The document type specified in the error message does not have a number range assigned to it in the configuration settings.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not have been set up correctly, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the number range settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCMI013 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object associated with the document type mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that a valid number range is defined and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Document Type:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the document type in question. This can typically be done through the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Follow the path: Cross-Application Components > Document Management > Document Types > Define Document Types.
  Select the document type and ensure that a number range is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range (if necessary):
  
  If no number range exists, you may need to create a new one.
  In the transaction code SNRO, create a new number range object and define the intervals as needed.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and modify number range settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the document creation process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring number ranges and document types.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG
  
  
  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 this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCMI013 error and ensure that the document type has a properly configured number range.