How To Fix C$117 - Could not get number from number range &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C$ -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Could not get number from number range &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C$117 - Could not get number from number range & ?

  The SAP error message C$117 "Could not get number from number range &" typically indicates that the system is unable to retrieve a number from a specified number range object. This can occur for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Exhaustion: The number range may be exhausted, meaning that all available numbers in the range have been used up.
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range object may not be defined or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the number range settings, such as incorrect intervals or missing entries.
  System Lock: The number range object may be locked due to a transaction or process that is currently using it.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the status of the number range object in question. Ensure that it is defined and has available numbers.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it. This can be done in transaction code SNRO by selecting the appropriate number range object and adjusting the intervals.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the number range. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the number range object. Ensure that the intervals are correctly defined and that there are no gaps or overlaps.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  If the number range is locked, you may need to wait for the current transaction to complete or check for any background jobs that might be holding the lock.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SNUM: Number Range Management
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.