How To Fix B1143 - No number range defined for change pointers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 143

• Message text: No number range defined for change pointers

What causes this issue?

You have activated the change pointer. Numbers are assigned internally
for change pointers. However, there is no range maintained for the
number range object.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please maintain a number range for the number range '01'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1143 - No number range defined for change pointers ?

  The SAP error message B1143 "No number range defined for change pointers" typically occurs when the system is trying to process change pointers, but there is no number range defined for them. Change pointers are used in SAP to track changes to certain objects, and they require a number range to be defined in order to function properly.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined number range for change pointers in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The number range has not been set up in the system.
  The number range has been deleted or is inactive.
  There is a configuration issue in the relevant settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define a number range for change pointers. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Number Range Maintenance:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  
  
  
  Find the Change Pointer Object:
  
  In the "Object" field, enter E1BP (this is the object for change pointers).
  Click on the "Display" button.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Number Ranges:
  
  Check if there are any number ranges defined for the object. If there are none, you will need to create one.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If no number range exists, click on the "Change" button.
  Click on the "Insert" button to create a new number range.
  Define the number range by specifying the interval (e.g., from 1 to 999999).
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Activate the Number Range:
  
  Ensure that the number range is active. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After defining the number range, test the functionality that was previously causing the error to ensure that it is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  BD61: Activate Change Pointers
  BD52: Change Pointer Configuration
  
  
  
  Change Pointer Configuration:
  
  Ensure that change pointers are activated for the relevant application objects. You can check this in transaction BD61.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on change pointers and number range management.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the B1143 error and ensure that change pointers are functioning correctly in your SAP system.