How To Fix 881705 - Fewer than 5 intervals are maintained for number range object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Fewer than 5 intervals are maintained for number range object &1

What causes this issue?

Not all mandatory number range intervals were maintained. At least five
number range intervals must be assigned in number range object
J_7LBELEG.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can enter the necessary number range intervals in Customizing for
REA under <DS:TRAN.SNUM>Number Range Object J_7LBELEG</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881705 - Fewer than 5 intervals are maintained for number range object &1 ?

  The SAP error message 881705, which states "Fewer than 5 intervals are maintained for number range object &1," typically occurs when there are not enough intervals defined for a specific number range object in the SAP system. This can lead to issues when the system attempts to generate or assign numbers from that range.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the number range object in question has fewer than the required five intervals defined. Number range objects are used in SAP to manage the assignment of unique numbers to various entities (like documents, orders, etc.). The system requires a minimum of five intervals to ensure that there is enough capacity for number assignment and to avoid potential conflicts or overlaps.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the number range intervals for the specified number range object. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Number Range Maintenance Transaction:
  
  Use transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) or SNUM (Number Range Maintenance) in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Find the Number Range Object:
  
  Enter the name of the number range object that is causing the error in the appropriate field and click on the "Change" button.
  
  
  
  Maintain Intervals:
  
  In the intervals section, check the existing intervals. If there are fewer than five intervals, you will need to add more.
  Click on the "Insert" button to add new intervals. Ensure that the intervals do not overlap and that they are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After adding the necessary intervals, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After maintaining the intervals, test the functionality that was causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Number Range Object: A number range object is a defined set of number ranges that can be used for various purposes in SAP, such as document numbering, order numbering, etc.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: To view and maintain number range objects.
  SNUM: To directly maintain number ranges.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on number range management and best practices.
  
  By ensuring that there are at least five intervals defined for the number range object, you can prevent this error from occurring in the future.