How To Fix WN535 - The number range & has not been created for customers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WN - Plant master data maintenance (integrated)

• Message number: 535

• Message text: The number range & has not been created for customers

What causes this issue?

The named <GL:number_range>number range</> does not exist
in the number range file for customers. Internal number assignment is
therefore not possible.

How to fix this error?

You can maintain the <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORFBXDN1>number
ranges</> for the various customers in Customizing.
INCLUDE ISR_CUSTOMIZING

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN535 - The number range & has not been created for customers ?

  The SAP error message WN535 indicates that a specific number range for customers has not been created in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create or manage customer master records, and the system cannot find a valid number range assigned to the customer account group.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The primary cause of this error is that the number range for the customer account group you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to customer account groups and number ranges.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WN535 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to customer accounts (usually KNA1 for general customer data).
  Verify if the number range is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range does not exist, you will need to create it:
  
  Use transaction code OBA7 to access the number range maintenance for customer accounts.
  Define a new number range interval for the relevant customer account group.
  
  
  If the number range exists but is not assigned to the correct account group, you may need to adjust the assignment.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Account Group:
  
  Use transaction code OBAR to assign the number range to the appropriate customer account group.
  Ensure that the number range is correctly linked to the account group you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or manage customer records and number ranges.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create or manage the customer master record again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Maintain Number Ranges for Customers
  OBAR: Assign Number Ranges to Account Groups
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing number ranges and customer account groups.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WN535 error and successfully create or manage customer records in SAP.