How To Fix NR815 - You are not authorized to copy number intervals

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 815

• Message text: You are not authorized to copy number intervals

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR815 - You are not authorized to copy number intervals ?

  The SAP error message NR815, which states "You are not authorized to copy number intervals," typically occurs when a user attempts to copy number ranges (number intervals) in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. In SAP, number ranges are often managed through specific transactions, and copying them requires certain permissions that the user may not have.
  Solution:
  To resolve the NR815 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to copy number intervals. This can be done by checking the user's roles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign the appropriate roles or permissions. The specific authorization object that controls access to number range management is F_SNUM_AKT (Number Range Management: Authorization for Number Ranges).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary activity (like 03 for display, 02 for change, or 01 for create) for the relevant number range objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can review and adjust the user's authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects - This transaction allows you to manage number range objects and intervals.
  SU01: User Maintenance - To check and modify user authorizations.
  PFCG: Role Maintenance - To manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  F_SNUM_AKT: This authorization object is specifically related to number range management and should be checked for the required activities.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the NR815 error and successfully copy number intervals in SAP.