How To Fix /ISDFPS/NR120 - Maintenance of global number range definitions started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/NR -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Maintenance of global number range definitions started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/NR120 - Maintenance of global number range definitions started ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/NR120 Maintenance of global number range definitions started typically indicates that there is an issue related to the maintenance of number ranges in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the ISDFPS (Industry Solution for Defense and Public Security) module. This message is not necessarily an error but rather an informational message indicating that the system is attempting to maintain or access global number range definitions.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range definitions may not be properly configured or may be missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain or access the number range definitions.
  System Lock: The number range maintenance might be locked by another user or process, preventing access.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the SAP system or database that are affecting number range maintenance.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and verify the configuration of the relevant number range object.
  Ensure that the number range intervals are defined correctly and are active.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to maintain number ranges.
  You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after receiving the message.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the number range object. If another user is holding a lock, you may need to wait or contact that user.
  
  
  
  System Logs and Traces:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SM21) and short dumps (transaction ST22) for any related errors that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the ISDFPS module for any specific instructions or known issues regarding number range maintenance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that might address this specific message or related issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on number range management and the ISDFPS module.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the /ISDFPS/NR120 message.