How To Fix 5W184 - Reserved number intervals do not have an object directory entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Reserved number intervals do not have an object directory entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W184 - Reserved number intervals do not have an object directory entry ?

  The SAP error message 5W184 ("Reserved number intervals do not have an object directory entry") typically occurs when there is an issue with the number range intervals in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a number range that has not been properly defined or does not have a corresponding object directory entry.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Object Directory Entry: The number range object that you are trying to use does not have a corresponding entry in the object directory. This can happen if the number range object was not created or was deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range intervals may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the number range object was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Object:
  
  Go to transaction SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check if the number range object you are trying to use exists and is correctly configured.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range object is missing, you can create it by following these steps:
  
  In transaction SNRO, enter the name of the number range object and click on "Create".
  Define the intervals and ensure that they are correctly set up.
  
  
  If the object exists but is not configured correctly, adjust the intervals as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the number range object was included in the transport request.
  If it was not transported, you may need to transport it again or create it manually in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify number range objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis team for further assistance if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SNUM: Number Range Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, 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 and resolve the cause of the error message 5W184 in your SAP system.