How To Fix NR621 - Deletion only possible if status is initial

NR621 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 621

• Message text: Deletion only possible if status is initial

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to delete an interval, whise number status is not
initial.

System Response

This is not done for security reasons.

How to fix this error?

Branch to number status maintenance.
Set the number status to '0'.
Branch to interval maintenance.
Delete the interval.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR621 - Deletion only possible if status is initial ?

  The SAP error message NR621 ("Deletion only possible if status is initial") typically occurs when you attempt to delete a number range object or a number range interval that is not in the initial status. This means that the number range you are trying to delete has already been used or is in a state that does not allow deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Used Number Ranges: The number range you are trying to delete has already been assigned to documents or records in the system.
  Non-initial Status: The number range object or interval is not in the initial state, meaning it has been activated or used in some way.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the deletion of the number range.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Usage: Verify if the number range has been used. You can do this by checking the relevant tables or transactions that utilize this number