How To Fix W0156 - Internal number range '&' does not exist

W0156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Internal number range '&' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0156 - Internal number range '&' does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W0156 Internal number range '&' does not exist
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when the system tries to assign or use an internal number from a number range that has not been defined or does not exist in the system. In SAP, many objects (documents, master data, etc.) use internal number ranges to generate unique identifiers automatically. If the number range object or interval is missing or incorrectly configured, the system cannot generate the number, leading to this error.
  The placeholder '&' in the message is replaced by the actual number range object name when the message is displayed.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Number range object has not been created or assigned.
  Number range intervals have not been maintained or are missing.
  The number range object is assigned to a transaction or document type but not properly configured.
  Custom developments or enhancements trying to use a number range object