How To Fix NR401 - The transaction cannot be executed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 401

• Message text: The transaction cannot be executed

What causes this issue?

The transaction code is not in table TSTC.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The list will still be displayed.

How to fix this error?

There are inconsistencies between the entries in table TSTCP and TSTC
concerning this number range object. First, remove these
inconsistencies, then call the function again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR401 - The transaction cannot be executed ?

  The SAP error message NR401, which states "The transaction cannot be executed," typically occurs in the context of number range management. This error indicates that the system is unable to assign a number from the specified number range for a particular transaction. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Exhaustion: The number range defined for the transaction has been exhausted, meaning all available numbers have been assigned.
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for the specific transaction has not been defined in the system.
  Number Range Not Assigned: The number range is defined but not assigned to the relevant document type or transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  Number Range Status: The number range may be set to "not available" or "not active."
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object and check its status. Ensure that it is active and has available numbers.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by going to transaction code SNRO.
  Select the appropriate number range object and adjust the upper limit to allow for more numbers.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If the number range is not defined, you can create a new number range using transaction code SNRO.
  Ensure that you assign the new number range to the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range:
  
  If the number range is defined but not assigned, you need to assign it to the relevant transaction or document type using transaction code OBA7 (for financial documents) or the appropriate configuration transaction for your specific module.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the transaction and access the number range. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the NR401 error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Assign Number Ranges to Document Types
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the NR401 error in your SAP system.