How To Fix BB052 - System error: No free sequential number (LFDNR) in TCOBL

BB052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BB - Coding Block

• Message number: 052

• Message text: System error: No free sequential number (LFDNR) in TCOBL

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BB052 - System error: No free sequential number (LFDNR) in TCOBL ?

  The SAP error message BB052, which states "System error: No free sequential number (LFDNR) in TCOBL," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a free sequential number for a document in the TCOBL table. This table is used for storing document numbers for various business transactions, and the error indicates that the number range for the specific document type has been exhausted or is not properly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range for the document type has been completely used up, meaning there are no available numbers left to assign.
  Incorrect Number Range Configuration: The number range may not be properly defined or activated in the system.
  Number Range Intervals: The intervals for the number range may not be set correctly, leading to gaps or overlaps.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
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