How To Fix NR109 - Object with prefix: Only numeric external intervals allowed

NR109 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Object with prefix: Only numeric external intervals allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR109 - Object with prefix: Only numeric external intervals allowed ?

  The SAP error message NR109 ("Object with prefix: Only numeric external intervals allowed") typically occurs in the context of number range objects in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of number ranges, specifically that the external number range intervals must be numeric.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-numeric Characters: The error is often caused by the presence of non-numeric characters in the external number range intervals. For example, if the number range is defined with letters or special characters, SAP will throw this error.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range object may not be configured correctly, leading to invalid intervals being defined.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of number ranges, a user may have inadvertently entered invalid data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object and click on "Intervals".
  Review the defined intervals to ensure that they are numeric and correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Correct Non-numeric