How To Fix WE712 - Number range & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WE - Messages for EAN Customizing and for EAN management in MM_BD

• Message number: 712

• Message text: Number range & not defined

What causes this issue?

The system has tried to find an International Article Number (EAN) for
the specified number category and to assign it internally, but an
invalid number range interval has been assigned to this number
category. This is a Customizing error.

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?

Get your system(s) administrator to correct the error.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE712 - Number range & not defined ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WE712 - Number range & not defined
  
  Cause:
  The error message WE712 occurs when the system tries to assign a number from a number range that has not been defined or maintained for a particular IDoc message type or process. In other words, the system expects a number range object to generate a unique number (e.g., for an IDoc number), but it cannot find the corresponding number range interval or object in the configuration.
  This typically happens in the context of IDoc processing, where number ranges are used to generate unique IDoc numbers or other related identifiers.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The placeholder & in the message will be replaced by the name of the number range object or message type.
  The system looks for a number range interval for the specified object but does not find any.
  Without a valid number range, the system cannot generate a unique number, so it throws this error.
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Number range intervals for IDoc message types or number range objects have not been created or activated.
  Custom IDoc message types or extensions where number ranges were not maintained.
  Transport or system copy where number range intervals were not transported or maintained.
  Incorrect or missing configuration in transaction WE81, WE82, or WE57 related to number ranges.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Number Range Object:
  
  Check the exact number range object or message type mentioned in the error message.
  Usually, this relates to IDoc number ranges or message type number ranges.
  
  
  
  Maintain Number Range Intervals:
  
  Use transaction SNRO (Number Range Objects) to check and maintain number range intervals.
  
  Enter the number range object (e.g., IDOC_NUMBER or the specific object mentioned).
  Check if intervals exist and are valid.
  If not, create a new interval with appropriate number ranges.
  
  
  Alternatively, for IDoc message types, use transaction WE81 or WE82 to check message type assignments and number range settings.
  
  
  
  Check IDoc Number Range Settings:
  
  Use transaction WE57 to check the number range object assigned to the IDoc message type.
  Ensure that the number range object assigned here has valid intervals in SNRO.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If the number range intervals were created in a development system, ensure they are transported to the production system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After maintaining the number range intervals, test the IDoc creation or processing again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Transactions:
  
  SNRO – Number Range Objects maintenance
  WE81 – Assign Message Types to Number Range Objects
  WE82 – Assign Number Range Objects to Message Types
  WE57 – Assign Number Range Objects to IDoc Types
  WE02 / WE05 – IDoc Display and Monitoring
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  Number ranges are critical for ensuring unique identifiers in SAP processes.
  Always ensure number ranges do not overlap and have sufficient capacity.
  Regularly monitor number range usage to avoid exhaustion.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error WE712 Number range & not defined means the system cannot find a valid number range interval for the specified object. To fix it, maintain the number range intervals in transaction SNRO for the relevant number range object and ensure proper assignment in IDoc configuration transactions like WE81, WE82, or WE57.