How To Fix MPE_OAN046 - Error while drawing an internal identifier from the number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_OAN - Operation Activity Network Messages

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Error while drawing an internal identifier from the number range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_OAN046 - Error while drawing an internal identifier from the number range ?

  The SAP error message MPE_OAN046, which indicates "Error while drawing an internal identifier from the number range," typically occurs when there is an issue with the number range configuration in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when creating new records that require a unique identifier, like asset numbers or document numbers.
  Causes:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for the object may have been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers have been assigned.
  Incorrect Number Range Configuration: The number range may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  System Settings: There may be issues with the system settings or inconsistencies in the number range object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the status of the relevant number range object.
  Ensure that the number range is not exhausted. If it is, you may need to extend the number range.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by editing the number range intervals in the SNRO transaction.
  Make sure to define a new interval that allows for additional numbers.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the number range is correctly configured in the relevant customizing settings (e.g., for asset accounting, document management, etc.).
  Check if the number range is set to "internal" or "external" as per your requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify records that require the number range.
  You can check this in the user roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a system restart or refresh may resolve temporary issues related to number range allocation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  OANR: To maintain number ranges for asset accounting.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the MPE_OAN046 error in your SAP system.