How To Fix DMC_UTIL_MSG115 - Error while getting next free number: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_UTIL_MSG - DMC: Messages for General Functions

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Error while getting next free number: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_UTIL_MSG115 - Error while getting next free number: &1 ?

  The SAP error message DMC_UTIL_MSG115 ("Error while getting next free number: &1") typically occurs in the context of number range management within SAP systems. This error indicates that the system encountered an issue while trying to retrieve the next available number from a defined number range.
  Causes:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range may be exhausted, meaning that all available numbers in the range have been used up.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings, such as incorrect intervals or missing number ranges.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range.
  Database Locking: There could be a database lock or contention issue preventing the retrieval of the next number.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database corruption or connectivity problems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the status of the relevant number range object. Ensure that the number range is not exhausted.
  If it is exhausted, you may need to extend the number range or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Configuration:
  
  If the number range is not configured correctly, you can adjust the intervals or create a new number range as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the number range. Check the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the database that might be preventing access to the number range.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (transaction code SM21) for any related error messages that might provide additional context.
  
  
  
  Consult Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult your SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying technical issues or database problems.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.