How To Fix NR364 - Specified groups cannot be changed if intervals exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 364

• Message text: Specified groups cannot be changed if intervals exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR364 - Specified groups cannot be changed if intervals exist ?

  The SAP error message NR364 ("Specified groups cannot be changed if intervals exist") typically occurs in the context of number range management in SAP. This error indicates that you are trying to change the number range groups for a number range object that already has defined intervals. 
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the number range object you are trying to modify has existing intervals assigned to it. In SAP, number ranges are used to manage unique identifiers for various objects (like documents, invoices, etc.), and once intervals are created for a number range, the associated groups cannot be changed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Intervals: 
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object and check the intervals that are currently defined.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Intervals:
  
  If you need to change the number range group, you will first need to delete or modify the existing intervals. 
  Be cautious when doing this, as it may affect existing data that relies on those number ranges.
  
  
  
  Change Number Range Group:
  
  Once the intervals are deleted or modified, you can then proceed to change the number range group as needed.
  
  
  
  Create New Intervals:
  
  After changing the group, you can create new intervals if necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making changes, ensure to test the number range functionality to confirm that everything is working as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and best practices.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests: 
  
  If you are making changes in a development environment, ensure that you transport the changes to the production environment properly.
  
  
  
  Backup: 
  
  Always take a backup of your configurations before making changes to avoid data loss.
  
  
  
  If you continue to face issues or if the changes are critical, consider consulting with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.