How To Fix 61647 - Error in number management (please notify the responsible person)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 647

• Message text: Error in number management (please notify the responsible person)

What causes this issue?

This exception message can occur for the following reason:
When creating a production cost collector, the system allocated a
completion number automatically. This completion number is saved in the
AFKO file. When accessing the general function module to enter the
next number, in a specified interval, an error occurred.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61647 - Error in number management (please notify the responsible person) ?

  The SAP error message 61647, which states "Error in number management (please notify the responsible person)," typically occurs in the context of number range management. This error indicates that there is an issue with the number range object that is being used in the transaction you are trying to execute. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range for the specific object may have been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers have been used up.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings for the specific object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range.
  Number Range Intervals: The intervals defined for the number range may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts or errors.
  System Lock: The number range object may be locked by another process or user.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the status of the number range object related to the error.
  Verify if the number range is exhausted and if new intervals need to be created.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it by creating a new interval. This can be done in transaction code SNRO or SNUM (Number Range Maintenance).
  Ensure that the new interval does not overlap with existing ones.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the number range object to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Make sure that the number range is assigned to the correct document type or object.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Contact Responsible Person:
  
  If you are not the responsible person for number range management, notify the appropriate person or team in your organization to investigate and resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SNUM: Number Range Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number range management.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.