How To Fix NR355 - To year indicator can only be changed if no intervals exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 355

• Message text: To year indicator can only be changed if no intervals exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR355 - To year indicator can only be changed if no intervals exist ?

  The SAP error message NR355, which states "To year indicator can only be changed if no intervals exist," typically occurs in the context of number range management in SAP. This error indicates that you are trying to change the "To year" indicator for a number range object, but there are existing intervals that prevent this change.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to modify the "To year" field in the number range object configuration.
  There are already defined intervals (number ranges) that are active or in use for the specified number range object.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Intervals:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object and click on "Intervals."
  Review the existing intervals to see if there are any that are currently defined.
  
  
  
  Delete or Adjust Intervals:
  
  If you find that there are intervals defined, you will need to either delete them or adjust them as necessary.
  If you want to keep the intervals, you may need to consider whether changing the "To year" indicator is necessary or if you can achieve your goal through other means.
  
  
  
  Change the "To Year" Indicator:
  
  Once you have ensured that there are no existing intervals, you can go back to the number range object configuration and change the "To year" indicator as needed.
  
  
  
  Create New Intervals:
  
  After changing the "To year" indicator, you can create new intervals if required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Number Range Objects: These are used in SAP to manage the allocation of unique numbers for various business processes (e.g., document numbers, invoice numbers).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SNRO (for number range objects) and SNUM (for number range management) to navigate and manage number ranges effectively.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and best practices.
  
  Important Note:
  Always ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number range objects and intervals, as these changes can impact business processes and data integrity. It is also advisable to perform such changes in a development or test environment before applying them in production.