How To Fix NR071 - Error when saving element table

NR071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Error when saving element table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR071 - Error when saving element table ?

  The SAP error message NR071 typically occurs when there is an issue with saving an element table, often related to number ranges in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when creating or modifying master data, documents, or other entities that require unique identifiers.
  Cause of NR071 Error
  
  Number Range Issues: The most common cause of NR071 is that the number range for the object you are trying to save is either not defined, exhausted, or locked.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the number range settings in the SAP system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from saving the changes.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the NR071 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number