How To Fix W0148 - Number range '&' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Number range '&' does not exist

What causes this issue?

The number range you entered does not exist.

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?

Please select an existing number range using the F4 possible entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0148 - Number range '&' does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W0148 Number range '&' does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when the system tries to access or assign a number from a number range object that has not been defined or does not exist in the system. Number ranges in SAP are used to generate unique document numbers, material numbers, or other identifiers automatically.
  The placeholder & in the message is replaced by the actual number range object name when the message is displayed.
  Common causes include:
  
  The number range object has not been created or maintained in the system.
  The number range interval for the object has not been defined or is missing.
  The program or transaction is referencing a number range object that is incorrect or misspelled.
  The number range object exists but no intervals are assigned or active for the current application area or company code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Object:
  
  Go to transaction SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the number range object name (the one shown in the message).
  Verify if the object exists.
  
  
  
  Maintain Number Range Intervals:
  
  In SNRO, select the object and click on Intervals.
  Check if there are any intervals defined.
  If no intervals exist, create a new interval with appropriate number ranges.
  Make sure the intervals are active and valid for the current date.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing:
  
  Sometimes number ranges are maintained in specific customizing transactions depending on the module, e.g.:
  
  FI documents: FBN1
  MM documents: OMH6
  SD documents: VOV8
  
  
  Verify if the number range is maintained correctly in the relevant customizing.
  
  
  
  Check Program or Configuration:
  
  Ensure the program or configuration is referencing the correct number range object.
  Correct any typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the number range object or intervals were recently created or changed, ensure the changes are transported properly to the system where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SNRO: Used to create and maintain number range objects and intervals.
  Transaction SNRS: Used to display number range objects.
  Number ranges are critical for document numbering and must be unique and continuous to avoid inconsistencies.
  Number range objects are linked to specific application areas and modules.
  If the number range object is client-specific or cross-client, check the client settings.
  For custom developments, ensure the number range object is created and intervals maintained before usage.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error W0148 Number range '&' does not exist means the system cannot find the number range object it needs to assign a number. To fix it, verify and maintain the number range object and its intervals in transaction SNRO or the relevant customizing transaction.
  
  If you provide the exact number range object name or the module you are working with, I can give more specific instructions.