How To Fix /AIF/RFC_FUNC_GEN057 - Get next number; previous no. failed from no. range object &1 no. &2: &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/RFC_FUNC_GEN -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Get next number; previous no. failed from no. range object &1 no. &2: &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/RFC_FUNC_GEN057 - Get next number; previous no. failed from no. range object &1 no. &2: &3 ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/RFC_FUNC_GEN057 typically indicates an issue with generating the next number in a number range object. This error can occur in various contexts, particularly when working with the Application Interface Framework (AIF) or when trying to generate unique identifiers for documents or transactions.
  Cause:
  The error message can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Number Range Object Configuration: The number range object may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Number Range Status: The number range may be exhausted, meaning that all available numbers in the range have been used up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or inconsistencies in the number range table.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and verify that the number range object specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the number range intervals are defined and that they are not exhausted.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it. This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by adding new intervals to the number range object.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the number range. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Review Logs and Technical Issues:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors or warnings that might provide more context.
  Look for any database locks or inconsistencies that might be affecting the number range generation.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to number range management and the Application Interface Framework for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /AIF/RFC_FUNC_GEN057 error message.