How To Fix NR586 - Interval limit starts with a special character & & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 586

• Message text: Interval limit starts with a special character & & & &

What causes this issue?

An interval limit of an external limit starts with a special character.
This can lead to problems in an application.

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?

Replace the special character with one of the characters from
'ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789'.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR586 - Interval limit starts with a special character & & & & ?

  The SAP error message NR586 indicates that there is an issue with the interval limit in a number range object. Specifically, the error message states that the interval limit starts with a special character, which is not allowed. This typically occurs when defining number ranges for various objects in SAP, such as document numbers, invoice numbers, etc.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  The number range interval has been defined incorrectly, starting with a special character (e.g., &, #, $, etc.) instead of a valid numeric character.
  There may be a typo or formatting issue in the number range configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the NR586 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object and click on "Intervals."
  Review the defined intervals to ensure that they start with valid numeric characters (0-9) and do not contain any special characters.
  
  
  
  Correct the Interval:
  
  If you find any intervals that start with special characters, modify them to start with a valid numeric character.
  Ensure that the intervals are correctly defined and do not overlap with other intervals.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, save the changes to the number range object.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After correcting the intervals, test the number range functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Number Range Objects: These are used in SAP to manage the assignment of unique numbers to various business documents. Each object can have multiple intervals defined for different purposes.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on number range management and best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider checking for any custom developments or enhancements that might be affecting the number range configuration. Additionally, consulting with your SAP Basis or technical team may provide further insights into the problem.