How To Fix WAB553 - Number Range Object missing for Country &1 in Number Range Group &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Number Range Object missing for Country &1 in Number Range Group &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB553 - Number Range Object missing for Country &1 in Number Range Group &2 ?

  The SAP error message WAB553 indicates that there is a missing number range object for a specific country and number range group. This typically occurs when the system is trying to generate or assign a number (like a document number) but cannot find the appropriate configuration for the specified country and number range group.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The number range object for the specified country and number range group has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Number Range Group: The number range group assigned to the document type or transaction may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the country in question.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have included the necessary number range settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the number range object that is relevant to your scenario and check if the number range is defined for the specified country and number range group.
  If it is missing, you will need to create or adjust the number range.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If the number range object is missing, you can create a new number range for the specific country and number range group.
  Use transaction code OBA7 to define the number range for the relevant document type and country.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant area for number range configuration.
  Ensure that the number range group is correctly assigned to the document type and that it includes the necessary country settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects were included.
  If not, you may need to manually configure the missing settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on number range configuration related to your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Maintain Number Ranges
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide)
  
  
  
  Number Range Object: This is a key component in SAP that defines how numbers are generated for various business documents (like invoices, orders, etc.).
  
  
  Country-Specific Settings: Some number ranges may be country-specific due to legal or business requirements, so ensure that your configuration aligns with local regulations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WAB553 error and ensure that the number range object is correctly configured for the specified country and number range group.