How To Fix VT164 - Number range object & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VT - Vertriebstabellen

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Number range object & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VT164 - Number range object & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message VT164 indicates that a number range object does not exist. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document that requires a number range, but the specified number range object is not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Object: The number range object you are trying to use has not been created or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the number range object may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the number range object.
  Transport Issues: If the number range object was supposed to be transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Object:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the name of the number range object that is causing the error and check if it exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create/Configure Number Range Object:
  
  If the number range object is missing, you can create it using transaction code SNRO.
  Define the number range intervals and ensure that they are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range object.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the number range object was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully transported.
  If it was not transported, you may need to manually create it in the target system or re-transport it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific number range object you are working with, as there may be specific instructions or considerations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the specific number range object or error message.
  
  
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP's support portal for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VT164 error and implement the necessary solution.