How To Fix J5216 - Unable to determine the current number level for view &; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Unable to determine the current number level for view &; see long text

What causes this issue?

Each view must have a number range object from which the system can
draw numbers for new base portfolios. The number range object is
generated in the background when the view is created.
The specified view, which belongs to the processed analysis structure,
has no identifiable number range status. The number range object may
have been deleted or not included in a transport.

System Response

The analysis structure cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

Either create a number range object for the specified view or delete
the view.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5216 - Unable to determine the current number level for view &; see long text ?

  The SAP error message J5216, "Unable to determine the current number level for view &; see long text," typically occurs in the context of number range management in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find or determine the appropriate number range for a specific view or object.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for the specific view or object has not been defined in the system.
  Number Range Deactivated: The number range might be deactivated or not assigned correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the number range settings or the related view.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check if the number range object related to the view is defined and active.
  Ensure that the number range intervals are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range:
  
  If the number range is not assigned, you may need to assign it to the relevant view or object.
  Use transaction code OBA7 to maintain number ranges for specific applications.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the number range. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If there are custom developments or enhancements, review them to ensure they are not interfering with the number range determination.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by clicking on the message or using transaction code SE91 to look up the message class and number.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Maintain Number Ranges
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SE91: Message Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for number range management for more detailed guidance on configuring and troubleshooting number ranges.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.