How To Fix DFS_CAP_COMMON001 - Retrieving ID from number range failed; maintain a number range.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_CAP_COMMON - Message Class for DFS Capability

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Retrieving ID from number range failed; maintain a number range.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_CAP_COMMON001 - Retrieving ID from number range failed; maintain a number range. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_CAP_COMMON001 indicates that there is an issue with retrieving an ID from a number range. This typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid number in the specified number range for creating a new document or record. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for the specific object (e.g., document type, transaction) has not been defined in the system.
  Number Range Exhausted: The defined number range has been exhausted, meaning all available numbers have been used up.
  Number Range Not Assigned: The number range may not be assigned to the relevant document type or object.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the number range.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be misconfigurations in the number range settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check if the number range object related