How To Fix 1H144 - Error in determination of next sequential number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1H - BKK: Scheck-/Wechselverwaltung

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Error in determination of next sequential number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1H144 - Error in determination of next sequential number ?

  The SAP error message 1H144 ("Error in determination of next sequential number") typically occurs when the system is unable to generate the next number in a sequence for a document or transaction. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues, missing number ranges, or problems with the underlying database.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Number Range: The number range for the document type you are trying to create may not be defined or may have been exhausted.
  Number Range Configuration: The number range may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the system from retrieving the next number.
  Custom Code: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may interfere with the standard number range logic.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object and check if the number range is defined and active.
  Ensure that the number range intervals are correctly set up and that there are available numbers.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it by adding new intervals or increasing the upper limit of the existing interval.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create documents using the specified number range.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments, review the code to ensure it does not interfere with the standard number range determination process.
  
  
  
  Database Check:
  
  If the issue persists, check for any database locks or inconsistencies that may be affecting the number range retrieval.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to number range management for more detailed guidance.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the 1H144 error in SAP.