How To Fix NR894 - Cannot be deleted; intervals exist in client &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 894

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

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

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

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 NR894 - Cannot be deleted; intervals exist in client & ?

  The SAP error message NR894, which states "Cannot be deleted; intervals exist in client &," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a number range object that still has existing intervals assigned to it. This is a common issue in SAP when managing number ranges, especially in modules like FI (Financial Accounting), MM (Materials Management), or SD (Sales and Distribution).
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of active intervals in the number range object you are trying to delete. Number ranges are used to generate unique numbers for various documents, and if there are still intervals defined for that number range, SAP will prevent deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Intervals:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the name of the number range object you are trying to delete and click on "Intervals."
  Review the existing intervals to confirm that they are indeed present.
  
  
  
  Delete or Adjust Intervals:
  
  If you determine that the intervals are no longer needed, you can delete them. 
  Select the intervals you want to remove and delete them.
  If you need to keep the intervals for historical data or other reasons, you may need to adjust your approach instead of deleting the number range.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that no other objects or configurations depend on the number range you are trying to delete. If there are dependencies, you may need to address those first.
  
  
  
  Delete the Number Range Object:
  
  Once all intervals are deleted, you can go back to the number range object and attempt to delete it again.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment and need to transport changes to production, ensure that you create a transport request for the changes made.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SNUM: Number Range Management
  OBA7: Number Range Maintenance for Document Types (for FI)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, always test to ensure that the number range behaves as expected in the relevant transactions.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the NR894 error and successfully manage your number range objects in SAP.