C+163 - Number range object &1 not maintained in client &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C+ -

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Number range object &1 not maintained in client &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C+163 - Number range object &1 not maintained in client &2 ?

  The SAP error message C+163 indicates that a number range object is not maintained in the specified client. This typically occurs when you attempt to create or process an object that requires a number from a number range that has not been defined or activated for the current client.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range object specified in the error message has not been defined for the client you are working in.
  Client-Specific Configuration: Number ranges are often client-specific, meaning they need to be set up separately for each client in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the number range was supposed to be transported from another client or system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the number range object in the specified client. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Number Range Maintenance Transaction:
  
  Use transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) to access the number range maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Find the Number Range Object:
  
  Enter the name of the number range object (the one indicated in the error message) and click on the "Display" button.
  
  
  
  Check the Number Range:
  
  If the number range object exists, check if there are any number ranges defined for the client you are working in. If not, you will need to create a new number range.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Number Ranges:
  
  If the number range does not exist, you can create a new one by clicking on the "Intervals" button and then defining the intervals (start number, end number, etc.) for the number range.
  Ensure that the number range is active and that it does not overlap with other ranges.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: 
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your entries.
  
  
  
  Test the Functionality: 
  
  Go back to the transaction or process that triggered the error and test to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain number ranges in the SAP system.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment and need to transport the number range configuration to other environments (like QA or Production), make sure to include the changes in a transport request.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing number ranges and understanding their implications in your specific business processes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.