How To Fix NR504 - The changes were saved

NR504 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 504

• Message text: The changes were saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR504 - The changes were saved ?

  The SAP error message NR504 ("The changes were saved") typically indicates that there was an issue with the processing of a document or transaction, but the system has saved the changes made up to that point. This message can occur in various contexts, such as when working with document numbers, number ranges, or other transactional data.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Number Range Issues: The error may arise if there is a problem with the number range configuration, such as the number range being exhausted or not properly defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action, leading to a partial save of the changes.
  Data Validation Errors: There may be validation rules that are not met, causing the system to save the changes but not complete the transaction.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to this error message.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO to check