How To Fix NR585 - Interval limit contains invalid character; interval & & & &

NR585 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 585

• Message text: Interval limit contains invalid character; interval & & & &

What causes this issue?

The interval limit contains an invalid character (* or +).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

As the characters '*' and '+' are often used as masking characters for
generic searches in the SAP System, they can not be used in number
range intervals.
Please replace the invalid character.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR585 - Interval limit contains invalid character; interval & & & & ?

  The SAP error message NR585, which states "Interval limit contains invalid character; interval & & & &," typically occurs in the context of number range management. This error indicates that there is an issue with the format of the number range interval you are trying to define or use. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Characters: The number range interval may contain characters that are not allowed, such as letters or special symbols.
  Incorrect Format: The interval might not be formatted correctly. For example, it should be numeric and follow the expected structure.
  Leading/Trailing Spaces: There may be unintended spaces in the interval definition.
  
  Configuration Issues: The number range object may not be properly configured in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check the Interval Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the definition of the number range object you are working with.
  Ensure that the interval limits are