How To Fix W+587 - Layout number is not within the defined number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 587

• Message text: Layout number is not within the defined number range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+587 - Layout number is not within the defined number range ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W+587 Layout number is not within the defined number range
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when a layout number used in a process (such as printing forms, output layouts, or data exchange formats) is outside the number range that has been defined and maintained in the system. In SAP, certain objects like layouts, forms, or output types have assigned number ranges to ensure consistency and avoid conflicts. If a layout number is manually entered or generated that falls outside these predefined ranges, the system raises this warning.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When creating or modifying output layouts (e.g., Smart Forms, SAPscript layouts).
  During configuration or runtime of output management (e.g., in SD output types, HR forms).
  When assigning or calling a layout number that is not maintained in the number range intervals.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Number Range Intervals:
  
  Go to the relevant number range maintenance transaction (e.g., SNRO or specific IMG path).
  Identify the object related to the layout number (e.g., SAPSCRIPT, SMARTFORMS, or a custom object).
  Verify the number range intervals defined for that object.
  
  
  
  Adjust or Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the layout number you want to use is outside the current intervals, extend the number range to include this number.
  Alternatively, choose a layout number within the existing number range.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Layout Number:
  
  Ensure that the layout number assigned in the configuration or during runtime is valid and falls within the defined number range.
  
  
  
  Re-assign or Create Layout:
  
  If necessary, create a new layout with a valid number within the range.
  Re-assign the output or form to this valid layout number.
  
  
  
  
  How to Maintain Number Ranges:
  
  Transaction: SNRO (Number Range Objects)
  Enter the relevant object name (e.g., SAPSCRIPT, SMARTFORMS, or a custom object).
  Click on "Intervals" to view or maintain the number ranges.
  Add or adjust intervals as needed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Number Range Objects: SAP uses number range objects to control the assignment of unique numbers to various entities.
  Layouts in SAP: Layouts can refer to forms, print layouts, or output formats.
  Customizing Path: Depending on the module, layouts and their number ranges can be maintained in SPRO under Output Management or Form Management.
  Impact: Using a layout number outside the defined range can cause inconsistencies or errors in output processing.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  Layout number not within defined number range
  
  
  Cause
  Layout number used is outside the maintained number range intervals
  
  
  Solution
  Check and extend number range intervals or use a valid layout number within the range
  
  
  Transaction
  SNRO for number range maintenance
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific module or context (e.g., SD output, HR forms), I can give more tailored instructions.