How To Fix NR125 - The number range status must be initial when a new interval is created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 125

• Message text: The number range status must be initial when a new interval is created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR125 - The number range status must be initial when a new interval is created ?

  The SAP error message NR125 indicates that the number range status must be initial when creating a new interval for a number range object. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create a new interval for a number range that is already in use or has been defined incorrectly.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Intervals: The number range object already has existing intervals that are not in the initial status. This means that the number range is already defined and cannot be modified to add a new interval without first ensuring that the existing intervals are in the correct state.
  Incorrect Status: The status of the number range object is not set to "initial," which is required for creating new intervals.
  Locked Number Range: The number range might be locked or in use by another process, preventing changes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the NR125 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Intervals:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the number range object name and check the existing intervals.
  Ensure that there are no active intervals that would prevent the creation of a new one.
  
  
  
  Reset the Status:
  
  If there are existing intervals, you may need to delete or adjust them. Make sure that the status of the number range is set to "initial" before creating a new interval.
  You can do this by going to the number range maintenance transaction (e.g., SNRO or SNUM) and checking the status.
  
  
  
  Create New Interval:
  
  Once the status is set to initial, you can proceed to create a new interval for the number range.
  Ensure that you define the new interval correctly, specifying the start and end numbers.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  If the number range is locked, you may need to check for any ongoing processes that might be using it. You can use transaction SM12 to check for locks and release them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes you are making, consult the SAP documentation or your system administrator for guidance on managing number ranges.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SNUM: Number Range Maintenance
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  
  Number Range Management: Understanding how number ranges work in SAP is crucial. Number ranges are used to generate unique identifiers for various objects (e.g., documents, transactions) within the system.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges, as this can be restricted based on user roles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the NR125 error and successfully create a new interval for your number range object.