How To Fix NR041 - Intervals have no elements

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Intervals have no elements

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR041 - Intervals have no elements ?

  The SAP error message NR041, which states "Intervals have no elements," typically occurs in the context of number range management. This error indicates that the number range interval you are trying to use does not contain any valid numbers. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Empty Number Range Interval: The number range interval you are trying to access has not been defined properly or has been exhausted, meaning there are no available numbers left in that range.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range object may not be configured correctly, leading to intervals that do not have any assigned numbers.
  Number Range Status: The number range might be set to "not active" or "not assigned" for the specific document type or object you are working with.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object and check its intervals.
  Ensure that the intervals are defined correctly and that they contain valid numbers.
  
  
  
  Create or Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to create a new interval or extend the existing one.
  In transaction code SNRO, select the number range object and add a new interval with the desired range of numbers.
  
  
  
  Activate Number Range:
  
  Ensure that the number range is active. If it is inactive, activate it in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the number range is correctly assigned to the relevant document type or object. This can usually be checked in the customizing settings for the specific application area.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by trying to create a document that uses the number range to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SNUM: Number Range Maintenance
  OBA7: Number Range Assignment for Document Types (for financial documents)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on number range management and configuration.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges, as this may be restricted based on user roles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the NR041 error and ensure that your number range intervals are properly configured and functional.