How To Fix AU231 - Number range object & is already blocked.

AU231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AU - FI-AA utility program error messages

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Number range object & is already blocked.

What causes this issue?

The number range object was already blocked by another user. Therefore
the mass takeover of old data cannot be made exclusively available.

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?

Make certain the number range object, asset number, is not blocked
by another user.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AU231 - Details

• The SAP error message AU231 indicates that a specific number range object is blocked. This typically occurs when there is an issue with the number range configuration or when the number range is being used by another process or user.
  
  Cause:
  
  Blocked Number Range: The number range object is blocked for use, which can happen if it is being edited or if there is a system error.
  User Lock: A user may have locked the number range object while performing maintenance or configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the number range object, such as incorrect settings or missing authorizations.
  System Errors: Sometimes, system errors or inconsistencies can lead to a number range being marked as blocked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the number range object that is causing the issue and check its status.
  If it is blocked, you may need to unlock it.
  
  
  
  Unlock the Number