IM429 - Number range for notification type & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 429

• Message text: Number range for notification type & not maintained

What causes this issue?

The number range assigned is missing for the PM notification type.

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?

Define the number range using the customizing function, or check whether
the correct number range was assigned to the notification type.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM429 - Number range for notification type & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message IM429 ("Number range for notification type & not maintained") typically occurs when you attempt to create a notification in the SAP system, but the system cannot find a valid number range assigned to the specified notification type. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues or missing settings in the number range management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The notification type you are trying to use does not have a number range defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the notification type.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create notifications with the specified type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IM429 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the object name related to the notification type (e.g., IM_NOTIFICATION for maintenance notifications).
  Check if the number range intervals are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Notification Type:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO (Customizing).
  Navigate to Plant Maintenance and Customer Service > Maintenance Processing > Notification > Notification Types.
  Select the relevant notification type and ensure that a number range is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Number Range:
  
  If no number range exists, you may need to create a new number range interval.
  Ensure that the number range is set to "Internal" if you want the system to automatically assign numbers.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create notifications. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create a notification again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and notification types.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, as they may need to check system settings or logs for additional insights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IM429 error and successfully create notifications in SAP.