How To Fix 5P008 - There is no entry with the sequential number determined by NEXTR or *

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5P - Error Messages for Schema, Pers.Calc.Rule and Feature Checks

• Message number: 008

• Message text: There is no entry with the sequential number determined by NEXTR or *

What causes this issue?

You have used the operation NEXTR or * both of which define a new
continuation number. There is no line with this continuation number.

How to fix this error?

This error can be due to numerous reasons:
The variable key of the line to be called is not identical to the
key in which the error occured.
You have specified an incorrect continuation number.
There is no continuation line.
For more information, read the documentation on the operation or the
online help for continuation line.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5P008 - There is no entry with the sequential number determined by NEXTR or * ?

  The SAP error message 5P008 ("There is no entry with the sequential number determined by NEXTR or *") typically occurs in the context of using the SAP system's sequential number assignment for certain objects, such as document numbers or other sequentially numbered entries. This error indicates that the system is unable to find an entry corresponding to the sequential number that it is trying to access or generate.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Entries: The most common cause is that there are no entries in the relevant number range or table that correspond to the sequential number being requested.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to gaps or missing entries.
  Data Deletion: If entries were deleted from the database or number range, it could lead to this error.
  Incorrect Use of NEXTR: The NEXTR function is used to retrieve the next number in a sequence. If it is not configured properly or if the sequence has been exhausted, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the relevant number range object.
  Ensure that the number range is correctly defined and that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the relevant table for existing entries.
  Verify if the entries exist for the sequential number you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it or create a new number range.
  This can be done in the configuration settings for the specific application area.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If you are using custom code that interacts with number ranges, review it to ensure it is correctly handling the retrieval of sequential numbers.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SNRO (Number Range Objects), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser).
  SAP Notes: Always check for specific SAP Notes related to your version of SAP, as they may provide patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to number range management for a deeper understanding of how to configure and troubleshoot number ranges.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.