How To Fix 5W179 - No intervals can be reserved for this prefix number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 179

• Message text: No intervals can be reserved for this prefix number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W179 - No intervals can be reserved for this prefix number ?

  The SAP error message 5W179 ("No intervals can be reserved for this prefix number") typically occurs in the context of number range management, particularly when dealing with number ranges for document types, master data, or other entities that require unique identifiers.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range for the specified prefix has been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers within that range have been used up.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range may not be properly configured or may not exist for the specified prefix.
  
  
  Number Range Intervals: There may be no defined intervals for the number range object associated with the prefix number.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or reserve numbers from the specified number range.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object and check the current status of the number range intervals.
  Ensure that there are available numbers in the defined intervals.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it. This can be done in transaction code SNRO or SNUM (for number range maintenance).
  Create new intervals or extend existing ones to allow for more numbers.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the number range is correctly configured for the relevant document type or entity.
  Check if the prefix number is correctly assigned to the number range object.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the number range. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific configurations related to the number range in your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SNUM: Number Range Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number range management.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.