How To Fix /CPD/RM016 - Error while creating Risk.Check External Number Range.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/RM -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Error while creating Risk.Check External Number Range.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/RM016 - Error while creating Risk.Check External Number Range. ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/RM016 Error while creating Risk. Check External Number Range typically occurs when there is an issue with the number range configuration for creating a risk in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to assign a number to the new risk because the external number range is either not defined, exhausted, or not properly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The defined number range for creating risks has been exhausted, meaning all available numbers have been used.
  Incorrect Configuration: The external number range may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Number Range Object: The number range object associated with the risk creation may not be defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check the number range object associated with the risk creation (e.g., /CPD/RM).
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that there are available numbers.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by creating a new interval or increasing the existing interval.
  This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by selecting the appropriate number range object and adjusting the intervals.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create risks and access the number range.
  This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with to ensure that all configurations are correct.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and profiles are correctly set up to allow for risk creation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create risks in your SAP system.