How To Fix BRAIN011 - Error in number range for characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Error in number range for characteristic &

What causes this issue?

The number range status &V2& that pulls the SID for characteristic &V1&
is smaller than the last SID pulled.

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?

Check whether you have also copied the number ranges when copying the
client. See Note 0116432 in OSS.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN011 - Error in number range for characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN011 indicates that there is an issue with the number range for a characteristic in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with characteristics and their associated number ranges.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for the characteristic has been exhausted, meaning that all possible numbers within that range have been used up.
  Incorrect Number Range Configuration: The number range may not be properly configured or may not exist for the characteristic in question.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from assigning a new number.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN011 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object associated with the characteristic and check its status.
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it or create a new number range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Configuration:
  
  If the number range is not configured correctly, you can adjust the settings in the same SNRO transaction.
  Ensure that the number range intervals are correctly defined and that they are active.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the number range.
  If not, consult with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the data related to the characteristic to ensure there are no discrepancies.
  You may need to run specific reports or transactions to identify and resolve any data issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SNRO (Number Range Objects), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Modules).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to number range management and characteristics in BW/BI.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the BRAIN011 error in your SAP system.