How To Fix 8I805 - Number could not be generated !

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 805

• Message text: Number could not be generated !

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I805 - Number could not be generated ! ?

  The SAP error message "8I805 Number could not be generated!" typically occurs in the context of number range management, particularly when the system is unable to generate a new number for a specific object or document type. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range for the specific object has been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers in the defined range have been used up.
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for the object type has not been defined in the system.
  Number Range Lock: The number range may be locked due to a configuration issue or a transaction that is currently using it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or generate numbers from the specified number range.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration of the number range intervals or the assignment of number ranges to the object type.
  
  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.
  Ensure that the number range intervals are correctly defined and that there are available numbers.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by adding new intervals. This can be done in transaction code SNRO or SNUM.
  Make sure to define a new interval that covers the required range.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the number range in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the number range is correctly assigned to the relevant document type or object.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to generate numbers from the specified number range. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Review Locks:
  
  Check if there are any locks on the number range. You can use transaction code SM12 to see if there are any locks that might be affecting the number range.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SNUM: Number Range Maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.