How To Fix HRPBSHU257 - No new element could be generated from number range &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSHU - HR Public sector (H) developments

• Message number: 257

• Message text: No new element could be generated from number range &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSHU257 - No new element could be generated from number range &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSHU257, which states "No new element could be generated from number range &1," typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) or Payroll processes when the system is unable to generate a new number from a specified number range. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The specified number range has been exhausted, meaning that all possible numbers within that range have already been assigned.
  Incorrect Number Range Configuration: The number range may not be properly configured in the system, leading to issues in generating new numbers.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified number range.
  System Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration of the HR module or the specific number range object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the status of the number range object associated with the error.
  Ensure that the number range is not exhausted. If it is, you may need to extend the number range.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by adjusting the upper limit in the number range configuration.
  This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by selecting the appropriate number range object and modifying its settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the number range in the relevant HR module (e.g., Payroll, Personnel Administration).
  Ensure that the number range is correctly assigned to the relevant infotypes or processes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify entries using the specified number range.
  This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific number range object to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  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 (to check the structure of the relevant tables)
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data (to check if the infotype is being processed correctly)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to number ranges in HR.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the number range is functioning correctly and that new elements can be generated without errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPBSHU257 error message in SAP.