How To Fix M5850 - ** 850-899 temporarily reserved for General Hierarchy/OIW Info Catalog **

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 850

• Message text: ** 850-899 temporarily reserved for General Hierarchy/OIW Info Catalog **

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5850 - ** 850-899 temporarily reserved for General Hierarchy/OIW Info Catalog ** ?

  The SAP error message M5850, which states "850-899 temporarily reserved for General Hierarchy/OIW Info Catalog," typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory management within SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a range of number assignments that are currently reserved for specific purposes, such as the General Hierarchy or the OIW (Order Information Workbench) Info Catalog.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Conflict: The error arises when the system attempts to use a number from the range 850-899, which is reserved for specific functionalities in SAP. This can happen if there is an attempt to create or assign a material or document number that falls within this reserved range.
  Configuration Issues: The number range settings in the system may not be properly configured, leading to conflicts when trying to assign numbers to new entries.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system that attempt to use this reserved range, it can trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the relevant number range object associated with the error (e.g., material master, document types).
  Verify the number range intervals and ensure that the range 850-899 is not being used or is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Ranges:
  
  If necessary, adjust the number ranges to avoid conflicts. You may need to create a new number range or modify existing ones to ensure that they do not overlap with reserved ranges.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom programs or enhancements that might be trying to use this range, review the code to ensure it does not attempt to assign numbers from the reserved range.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations and custom code, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SNRO (Number Range Objects), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for material management and number range management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M5850 error and ensure that your number range configurations are correctly set up to avoid conflicts with reserved ranges.