How To Fix GPSC068 - Number generation failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GPSC - PSC Application

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Number generation failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GPSC068 - Number generation failed ?

  The SAP error message GPSC068, which indicates "Number generation failed," typically occurs in the context of number range management within SAP systems. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when creating new records that require a unique identifier, like purchase orders, sales orders, or other transactional documents.
  Causes of GPSC068
  
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for the specific object may have been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers have been used up.
  
  
  Incorrect Number Range Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the number range, such as incorrect intervals or missing number ranges.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  
  
  System Lock or Error: There could be a temporary system lock or error that is preventing the number generation process from completing successfully.
  
  
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may interfere with the standard number generation process.
  
  
  Solutions to GPSC068
  
  
  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, you may need to extend the number range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Configuration:
  
  If the number range is incorrectly configured, you can adjust the intervals or create a new number range as needed.
  Use transaction code SNRO to manage number ranges.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check for System Locks:
  
  Investigate if there are any locks on the number range object. You can use transaction code SM12 to check for locks.
  
  
  
  Debug Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure it is not causing the issue. Debugging may be necessary to identify any problems.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Management
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table structures related to number ranges)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to number range management for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the GPSC068 error in your SAP system.