How To Fix 5B033 - Delete the associated number range interval too

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5B -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Delete the associated number range interval too

What causes this issue?

You are deleting one or more subgroups in PD number range
administration.

System Response

Since the subgroups generally have number range intervals attached too,
it is necessary to delete these intervals as well. Thus, the system
accessed number range interval maintenance.

How to fix this error?

Please delete the number range intervals created for the subgroups.
Otherwise, it will not be possible to delete the subgroups.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5B033 - Delete the associated number range interval too ?

  The SAP error message 5B033 typically occurs when you are trying to delete a number range object or interval that is still in use or has associated intervals that need to be deleted first. This error is a part of the number range management in SAP, which is used to manage the allocation of unique numbers for various objects (like documents, invoices, etc.).
  Cause:
  The error message 5B033 indicates that there are still associated number range intervals that need to be deleted before you can delete the main number range object. This usually happens when:
  
  The number range object has been defined with multiple intervals, and you are trying to delete the main object without first removing its associated intervals.
  The intervals are still being referenced by existing documents or records in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Associated Intervals:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the name of the number range object that you are trying to delete.
  Check the intervals associated with this object.
  
  
  
  Delete Associated Intervals:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code SNRO again.
  Select the number range object and then choose the option to manage intervals.
  Delete the associated intervals that are linked to the number range object.
  
  
  
  Delete the Number Range Object:
  
  Once all associated intervals have been deleted, you can then proceed to delete the main number range object.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no existing documents or records that are still using the number range. If there are, you may need to archive or delete those records first.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment and plan to transport changes to production, ensure that the deletion of the number range object and its intervals is included in a transport request.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Management
  SNUM: Number Range Management
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and best practices.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context on the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5B033 and successfully delete the associated number range interval.