How To Fix NR502 - No further groups are available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 502

• Message text: No further groups are available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR502 - No further groups are available ?

  The SAP error message NR502 "No further groups are available" typically occurs in the context of number range management. This error indicates that the system has exhausted all available number ranges for a specific object or document type, meaning that there are no more numbers left to assign.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Ranges: The number range object has been fully utilized, and there are no more numbers available in the defined range.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not be properly configured, or the intervals may not be set up correctly.
  Number Range Status: The number range might be set to "no more numbers available" or might be locked.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Object Maintenance).
  Enter the relevant number range object and check the status of the number ranges defined for it.
  Ensure that there are available intervals and that they are not exhausted.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by adding new intervals.
  In the SNRO transaction, select the number range and add a new interval with the desired range of numbers.
  
  
  
  Activate Number Range:
  
  Ensure that the number range is active and not locked. If it is locked, you may need to unlock it.
  
  
  
  Check for Configuration Errors:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the number range object to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing number ranges for the object in question.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SNUM: Number Range Management
  
  
  Number Range Object: Each object in SAP that requires unique identification (like documents, orders, etc.) has a corresponding number range object.
  Best Practices: Regularly monitor number ranges to prevent running out of numbers, especially for high-volume transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the NR502 error and ensure that your number range management is functioning correctly.