How To Fix M2850 - * 850-889 temporarily reserved for OIW: info catalog and BAPIs **

M2850 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 850

• Message text: * 850-889 temporarily reserved for OIW: info catalog and BAPIs **

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2850 - * 850-889 temporarily reserved for OIW: info catalog and BAPIs ** ?

  The SAP error message M2850 with the description "850-889 temporarily reserved for OIW: info catalog and BAPIs" typically indicates that there is an issue related to the reservation of number ranges for certain operations in the SAP system, particularly in the context of Order Information Workbench (OIW) or related functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Reservation: The error suggests that the number range from 850 to 889 is reserved for specific functionalities (like Info Catalog and BAPIs) and is not available for general use. This can happen if the system is trying to assign a number from this range for a transaction that is not allowed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings or the specific module that is trying to access this range.
  System Customization: Custom developments or modifications in the SAP system might be trying to use this reserved range incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO