How To Fix /OSP/MSG242 - Number of numbers requested must be 1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /OSP/MSG -

• Message number: 242

• Message text: Number of numbers requested must be 1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /OSP/MSG242 - Number of numbers requested must be 1 ?

  The SAP error message /OSP/MSG242 Number of numbers requested must be 1 typically occurs in the context of number range management or when dealing with number assignments in SAP. This error indicates that the system is expecting a single number to be generated or assigned, but the request is for more than one number or is not properly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range object may be configured to allow only a single number to be requested, but the program or transaction is attempting to request multiple numbers.
  Program Logic: The logic in the ABAP program or transaction that is calling the number range may be incorrectly set up to request more than one number.
  User Input: The user may have inadvertently requested multiple numbers when only one is allowed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the relevant number range object. Ensure that it is