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

CNV_PE_GEN005 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CNV_PE_GEN005 - Details

• 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