How To Fix HRFPM221 - Error in number range object for run numbers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM - Messages Budget Planning & Budget Execution

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Error in number range object for run numbers

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when determining a run number.

System Response

INCLUDE PAOC_FPM_NA_SYSRES OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE PAOC_FPM_NA_SYSADM OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

You check the number range object in the Customizing of <ZK>Position
Budgeting and Control </> in IMG activity <ls>Maintain Interval for
Commitment Runs</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM221 - Error in number range object for run numbers ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM221 indicates that there is an issue with the number range object related to run numbers in the Human Resources (HR) module, specifically in the context of the SAP Payroll Management (HR-FPM) functionality. This error typically arises when the system is unable to assign a new number from the defined number range for a specific operation, such as creating a payroll run.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The most common cause of this error is that the number range for the specified object has been exhausted. This means that all the numbers in the defined range have been used up.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the number range object, such as incorrect intervals or missing entries.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range.
  System Settings: The number range object may not be properly defined in the system settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the number range object related to payroll runs (usually HR_FPM_RUN or similar).
  Check the current status of the number range to see if it is exhausted.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by adding new intervals.
  In the SNRO transaction, select the number range and choose to edit the intervals. Add a new interval with a higher range.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the number range object is correctly configured in the system.
  Check for any inconsistencies in the configuration that might prevent the system from assigning new numbers.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify payroll runs and access the number range.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific number range object for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  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), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Modules).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to the HRFPM221 error.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and profiles are correctly set up to allow access to payroll processing functions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRFPM221 error and ensure that the number range for payroll runs is functioning correctly.