How To Fix NR173 - & & & were not exported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 173

• Message text: & & & were not exported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR173 - & & & were not exported ?

  The SAP error message NR173 typically indicates that there was an issue with the export of a number range object. The message usually states that certain number ranges were not exported, which can occur during various operations, such as transport requests or system copies.
  Cause:
  The NR173 error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Number Range Objects: The number range objects that are supposed to be exported may not exist in the source system.
  Transport Issues: There may be issues with the transport request itself, such as it being incomplete or not properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or export the number range objects.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration errors in the number range settings or in the transport system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the NR173 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Objects: Verify that the number range objects you are trying to export actually exist in the source system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SNRO) and checking the number range settings.
  
  
  Review Transport Request: Ensure that the transport request is complete and correctly configured. Check if the number range objects are included in the transport request.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Make sure that the user performing the export has the necessary authorizations to access and export the number range objects.
  
  
  Recreate the Transport Request: If the transport request is corrupted or incomplete, consider recreating it and including the necessary number range objects.
  
  
  Manual Export: If automatic export fails, you can manually export the number range objects using transaction SNRO or by using the appropriate transport tools.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to NR173 for any patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on number range management and transport management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.