How To Fix CNV_PE_GEN005 - An error occurred while trying to update number range &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_PE_GEN - Messages for object generation

• Message number: 005

• Message text: An error occurred while trying to update number range &1

What causes this issue?

Function &V2& ended with errors.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_PE_GEN005 - An error occurred while trying to update number range &1 ?

  The SAP error message CNV_PE_GEN005 indicates that there was an issue while trying to update a number range in the system. This error typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP Conversion Tools or during the execution of specific programs that require number range updates.
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range object may not be defined in the system.
  Number Range Lock: The number range might be locked by another process or user, preventing updates.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to update the number range.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect settings or configurations in the number range object.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SNRO (Number Range Objects) and verify that the number range object in question is correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the intervals for the number range are correctly set up and not exhausted.
  
  
  
  Release Locks:
  
  Check if the number range is locked by another user or process. You can use transaction SM12 to view and release any locks if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to update the number range. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check for Technical Issues:
  
  Look into transaction SM21 (System Log) for any related error messages that might provide more context.
  Use transaction ST22 to check for any dumps that occurred during the process.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  After addressing the above points, try to re-run the process that triggered the error to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CNV_PE_GEN005 error message.