How To Fix NR892 - Cannot be deleted; intervals exist in clients & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 892

• Message text: Cannot be deleted; intervals exist in clients & & &

What causes this issue?

A number range object cannot be deleted because intervals exist for the
object.

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?

Delete the intervals of the number range object in all clients. An
object can only be deleted if it has no intervals in the system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR892 - Cannot be deleted; intervals exist in clients & & & ?

  The SAP error message NR892 indicates that a number range object cannot be deleted because there are existing intervals in the specified clients. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete a number range object that is still in use or has defined intervals in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Intervals: The number range object has defined intervals in one or more clients, which prevents deletion.
  Client-Specific Data: The number range object may be used in specific clients, and the system is designed to protect data integrity by not allowing deletion when intervals exist.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings or dependencies that are preventing the deletion of the number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the NR892 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Intervals:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the name of the number range object that you are trying to delete.
  Click on the "Intervals" button to view the existing intervals.
  If there are intervals defined, you will need to delete or modify them before you can delete the number range object.
  
  
  
  Delete Intervals:
  
  If you determine that the intervals are no longer needed, you can delete them.
  Make sure to do this in all relevant clients where the number range object is defined.
  
  
  
  Check Client-Specific Settings:
  
  Ensure that you are working in the correct client and that there are no other dependencies or configurations that might be preventing the deletion.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the number range object is part of a transport request, ensure that it is not locked or in use by another transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific guidelines related to the number range object you are working with.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code SNUM:
  
  You can also use transaction code SNUM to manage number ranges and check for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Number Range Objects: These are used in SAP to manage unique identifiers for various business objects (e.g., invoices, orders).
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces rules to maintain data integrity, which is why deletion is restricted when intervals exist.
  Client Management: Be aware of the client you are working in, as number ranges can be client-specific.
  
  If you follow these steps and still encounter issues, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.