How To Fix QPVP078 - Number range object QPVP_ID could not generate a number.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QPVP - Messages for QM developements

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Number range object QPVP_ID could not generate a number.

What causes this issue?

Number range object QPVP_ID could not generate a number as the buffer is
full.

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?

Maintain the number range object QPVP_ID correctly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QPVP078 - Number range object QPVP_ID could not generate a number. ?

  The SAP error message QPVP078 indicates that the system is unable to generate a number for the number range object QPVP_ID. This typically occurs when the number range for the specified object has been exhausted or is not properly configured. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause
  
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for the object QPVP_ID has been completely used up. This means that all the numbers in the defined range have been assigned and there are no more available numbers to allocate.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The number range object may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing intervals or incorrect settings.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues in the SAP system that are preventing the number range from functioning correctly.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the object name QPVP_ID and check the status of the number range intervals.
  If the intervals are exhausted, you will need to extend the number range.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can create a new interval or extend the existing one.
  Ensure that the new interval does not overlap with existing intervals and is within the allowed limits.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the number range object is correctly configured. Check for any missing or incorrectly defined intervals.
  Make sure that the number range is set to "internal" if it is supposed to be generated by the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify number ranges. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SNUM: Display Number Ranges
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check related tables)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  
  
  SAP Community: You can also search for similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.