How To Fix NR053 - No free intervals were found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 053

• Message text: No free intervals were found

What causes this issue?

No free intervals are displayed.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Free intervals can be determined for numeric interval limits only.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR053 - No free intervals were found ?

  The SAP error message NR053 ("No free intervals were found") typically occurs in the context of number range management. This error indicates that the system could not find any available number ranges for the specified object or document type. Here are the causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The defined number range has been completely used up, and there are no more numbers available for assignment.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The number range may not be correctly assigned to the document type or object you are trying to create.
  Number Range Status: The number range may be set to "not available" or "not active."
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the number range intervals in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Intervals:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object and check the intervals defined for it.
  Ensure that there are free numbers available in the defined intervals.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend the number range by adding new intervals.
  In transaction code SNRO, select the number range object, and then add a new interval with a higher range.
  
  
  
  Activate Number Range:
  
  Ensure that the number range is active. You can check this in the same SNRO transaction.
  If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Assignment:
  
  Verify that the number range is correctly assigned to the relevant document type or object.
  This can usually be done in the customizing settings for the specific application area (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Finance).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to number range management for specific instructions related to your application area.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SNUM: Number Range Maintenance
  OBD2: Assign Number Ranges to Document Types (for Financial Accounting)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to number range management.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify number ranges.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the NR053 error and ensure that your number ranges are properly configured and available for use.