How To Fix NR172 - & & & error in object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 172

• Message text: & & & error in object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR172 - & & & error in object ?

  The SAP error message NR172 typically indicates an issue related to number range management. This error occurs when there is a problem with the number range object, which is used to generate unique numbers for various business documents in SAP.
  Cause of NR172 Error
  The NR172 error message usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for the specific object has not been defined or is not active.
  Number Range Exhausted: The defined number range has been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers have been used up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings for the specific object.
  
  Solution to NR172 Error
  To resolve the NR172 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object and check if the number range is defined and active.
  Ensure that the number range intervals are correctly set up and that they are not exhausted.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it. This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by adding new intervals or increasing the existing range.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the number range. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there is custom code that interacts with the number range, review it to ensure it is functioning correctly and not causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific number range object for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  SU53: To check authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for the NR172 error.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the NR172 error in your SAP system.