How To Fix CSM016 - &1: New number range number not generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CSM - Messages for CCMS Central System Management

• Message number: 016

• Message text: &1: New number range number not generated

What causes this issue?

Reserved.

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 CSM016 - &1: New number range number not generated ?

  The SAP error message CSM016, which states "New number range number not generated," typically occurs in the context of number range management in SAP. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when creating new documents, records, or transactions that require a unique identifier.
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Configuration Issues: The number range object may not be properly configured, or the number range interval may be exhausted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify number ranges.
  System Settings: The system settings for number range management may not be correctly set up.
  Missing Number Range: The specific number range required for the transaction may not exist or may not be activated.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or system errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the relevant number range object.
  Ensure that the number range intervals are defined and that they are not exhausted.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Intervals:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend the number range intervals. This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by editing the intervals.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify number ranges. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Number Ranges:
  
  Verify that the required number range is defined and active for the specific application or module you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction code SM21) for any related errors or warnings that might provide additional context for the issue.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  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
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to number range management for more detailed guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CSM016 error and implement a solution to resolve it.