How To Fix NR401 - The transaction cannot be executed


NR401 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: NR - Number ranges

  • Message number: 401

  • Message text: The transaction cannot be executed

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  • 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

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    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.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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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

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