How To Fix /ISDFPS/ME_CA_MB071 - Number range &1 does not have a free number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/ME_CA_MB -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Number range &1 does not have a free number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/ME_CA_MB071 - Number range &1 does not have a free number ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/ME_CA_MB071 indicates that a specific number range does not have any free numbers available for assignment. This typically occurs when the system has exhausted all the numbers in the defined range for a particular object or document type.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The most common cause is that the number range defined for the specific object (like a material document, purchase order, etc.) has been completely used up.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the number range, such as incorrect settings or limits that have been reached.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The document type or object may be incorrectly assigned to a number range that is not properly configured or has been set to a limited range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object (you may need to find out which object corresponds to /ISDFPS/ME_CA_MB071).
  Check the status of the number range to see if it is indeed exhausted.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by:
  
  Going to transaction code SNRO.
  Selecting the number range object and choosing to change it.
  Adjusting the upper limit of the number range to allow for more numbers.
  
  
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing number range is not feasible, consider creating a new number range and assigning it to the relevant document type or object.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the number range is correctly configured in the relevant customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for number range management and verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.