How To Fix CRD_MDA157 - Assigned number &1 is not within interval &2 - &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRD_MDA - Messages for Master Data Administration - Credentialing

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Assigned number &1 is not within interval &2 - &3

What causes this issue?

You want to create a credential assignment with assignment ID &v1& .
However this number <ZH>is not</> within the interval &v2& to &v3&.

System Response

The incorrect assignment is not created on the database.

How to fix this error?

Call the process for creating assignments with consistent data.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRD_MDA157 - Assigned number &1 is not within interval &2 - &3 ?

  The SAP error message CRD_MDA157 indicates that an assigned number (usually a document number, item number, or similar identifier) is not within a specified interval. This error typically arises in the context of number ranges, where the system expects a number to fall within a defined range but it does not.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The assigned number is outside the defined number range in the system configuration. This can happen if the number range has been changed or if the number being assigned is incorrect.
  Manual Entry Error: A user may have manually entered a number that does not conform to the expected range.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the assigned numbers may not align with the current number range settings in SAP.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that generate or assign numbers, they may not be adhering to the defined number ranges.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object and check the defined intervals.
  Ensure that the number you are trying to assign falls within the specified range.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Number Range:
  
  If necessary, you can extend the number range to include the missing number. This should be done with caution and typically requires appropriate authorizations.
  You can do this in the same SNRO transaction by adjusting the intervals.
  
  
  
  Validate Input:
  
  Ensure that users are entering valid numbers that conform to the expected format and range.
  Implement input validation in custom programs to prevent invalid entries.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure it correctly handles number assignments and adheres to the defined number ranges.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with, as there may be additional considerations or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SNUM: Number Range Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to number ranges.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify number ranges if adjustments are needed.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.