How To Fix NR871 - No objects exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 871

• Message text: No objects exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR871 - No objects exist ?

  The SAP error message NR871 ("No objects exist") typically occurs when you are trying to access or process a number range object that has not been defined or does not contain any valid entries. This error is often encountered in scenarios involving number ranges, such as when creating documents, invoices, or other entities that require unique identifiers.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Object Not Defined: The number range object you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Number Range Not Assigned: The number range has been defined but not assigned to the relevant document type or object.
  Number Range Interval Not Created: The intervals for the number range object have not been created or activated.
  Number Range Object Deactivated: The number range object may have been deactivated or is not available for the current transaction.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the number range object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check if the number range object you are trying to use is defined.
  Ensure that the number range intervals are created and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Document Type:
  
  If applicable, ensure that the number range is assigned to the relevant document type or object in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Create Number Range Intervals:
  
  If the intervals do not exist, create them using transaction code SNRO or SNUM (for number range maintenance).
  Make sure to define the start and end values for the number range.
  
  
  
  Check for Deactivation:
  
  Verify that the number range object is not deactivated. If it is, you will need to reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range object.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific configurations related to your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SNUM: Number Range Maintenance
  OBD2: Assign Number Ranges to Document Types (for FI)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific number range object you are working with.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Community forums for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the NR871 error and ensure that the number range object is properly configured and available for use.