How To Fix MEREP_01005 - Number range error: Unspecified error (object=&1, range=&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEREP_01 - Runtime Messages for Synchronizers

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Number range error: Unspecified error (object=&1, range=&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEREP_01005 - Number range error: Unspecified error (object=&1, range=&2) ?

  The SAP error message MEREP_01005 indicates a number range error, specifically an "Unspecified error" related to a particular object and range. This error typically occurs when the system is unable to assign a number from the specified number range for a given object. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range for the specified object has been exhausted, meaning all available numbers in that range have been used.
  Incorrect Number Range Configuration: The number range may not be properly configured or activated for the object in question.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the number range object in the SAP system.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to transaction SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the status of the number range for the specified object. Ensure that there are available numbers in the range.
  If the range is exhausted, you may need to extend the number range or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Configuration:
  
  If the number range is not properly configured, you can adjust it in transaction SNRO. Ensure that the number range is defined correctly and is active.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to use the number range. This can be done by reviewing the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions related to number ranges)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to number range management for more detailed information on how to configure and manage number ranges.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the MEREP_01005 error in your SAP system.