How To Fix /OSP/MSG121 - BW Number range initialisation failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /OSP/MSG -

• Message number: 121

• Message text: BW Number range initialisation failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /OSP/MSG121 - BW Number range initialisation failed ?

  The SAP error message /OSP/MSG121 BW Number range initialization failed typically indicates an issue with the initialization of number ranges in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This error can occur during various processes, such as data loading or when trying to create new objects that require a number range.
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for the specific object may not be defined in the system.
  Number Range Exhaustion: The defined number range may have been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers in the range have been used.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the number range settings or in the related BW objects.
  Transport Issues: If the number range was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check if the number range object related to the error is defined and properly configured.
  Ensure that the number range intervals are correctly set up and that they are not exhausted.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by adding new intervals. This can be done in the same SNRO transaction.
  Make sure to activate the new intervals after making changes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the number range. This can be checked in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the number range was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport.
  
  
  
  Reinitialize Number Ranges:
  
  In some cases, you may need to reinitialize the number ranges. This can be done through specific BW transactions or programs designed for this purpose.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check related tables)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management in BW.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or BW support team for further investigation.