How To Fix 69389 - Customizing error: Consecutive numbering may only occur once per number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 389

• Message text: Customizing error: Consecutive numbering may only occur once per number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69389 - Customizing error: Consecutive numbering may only occur once per number ?

  The SAP error message 69389, which states "Customizing error: Consecutive numbering may only occur once per number," typically arises in the context of number range management in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of number ranges, specifically that the system has detected an attempt to define consecutive number ranges for the same number range object more than once.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Number Range Entries: There are multiple entries for consecutive number ranges defined for the same number range object in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for number ranges may have been set up incorrectly, leading to overlapping or duplicate ranges.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that manipulate number ranges, they may inadvertently cause this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Identify the relevant number range object that is causing the issue.
  Review the number range intervals defined for that object. Ensure that there are no duplicate entries or overlapping ranges.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Ranges:
  
  If you find duplicate or overlapping ranges, adjust them to ensure that each number range is unique and defined only once.
  Make sure that consecutive number ranges are defined correctly and do not overlap.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the error occurs in a development or quality system, ensure that the changes are properly transported to the production system without duplicating number ranges.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements that interact with number ranges, review the code to ensure it does not create or manipulate number ranges incorrectly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to number range management for additional guidance and best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display and manage number ranges.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  Number Range Management: Understanding how number ranges work in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of number range intervals, object types, and their configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 69389 and ensure that your number range configurations are set up correctly.