How To Fix /PM0/ABX_MESSAGES050 - Number range &1, interval &2: Error while determining &3 number(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABX_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Number range &1, interval &2: Error while determining &3 number(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABX_MESSAGES050 - Number range &1, interval &2: Error while determining &3 number(s) ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABX_MESSAGES050 typically indicates an issue with number range management in the SAP system. This error occurs when the system encounters a problem while trying to determine or allocate a number from a specified number range interval.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for the specified object may not be defined in the system.
  Number Range Interval Issues: The interval for the number range may not be correctly set up, or it may be closed or exhausted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified number range.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration errors in the number range settings for the specific application or module.
  System Lock: The number range may be locked due to a transaction or process that is currently using it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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.
  Ensure that the number range intervals are correctly set up and that they are not closed or exhausted.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend the number range or create a new interval. This can be done in the same SNRO transaction.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Investigate if there are any locks on the number range. You can use transaction SM12 to check for locks and release them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or application to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SM12: Lock Entries
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to number range management and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /PM0/ABX_MESSAGES050.