How To Fix NR070 - No number could be identified & & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 070

• Message text: No number could be identified & & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR070 - No number could be identified & & & & ?

  The SAP error message NR070 ("No number could be identified") typically occurs when the system is unable to find a number range for a specific document type or object. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating a new document (like a purchase order, invoice, etc.) that requires a unique identifier.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Number Range: The number range for the document type you are trying to create does not exist or has not been defined in the system.
  Number Range Not Assigned: The document type may not be assigned to a number range.
  Number Range Exhausted: The defined number range may have been exhausted, meaning all available numbers have been used.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the number range settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check the relevant number range object for the document type you are trying to create.
  Ensure that a valid number range is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range:
  
  If the number range is missing, you may need to create a new number range or assign an existing one to the document type.
  Use transaction code OBA7 (for financial documents) or OMN1 (for other document types) to assign number ranges.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Ensure that the number range is not exhausted. You can check this in the same transaction where you configure the number range.
  If it is exhausted, you may need to extend the number range or create a new one.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create documents using the specified number range.
  Check the user roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Assign Number Ranges for Financial Documents
  OMN1: Assign Number Ranges for Other Document Types
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number ranges and the NR070 error.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the document creation process again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP directly for further troubleshooting.