How To Fix RSRV265 - Name of number range object for char. &1 (basic char. &2) unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 265

• Message text: Name of number range object for char. &1 (basic char. &2) unknown

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& (basic characteristic &V2&) has the number range
number &V3&. An error occured when specifying the name of the number
range object.

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?

Try to reactivate characteristic &V2&. Execute this test again.
If you have executed this test in the repair mode, then the repair was
not successful.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV265 - Name of number range object for char. &1 (basic char. &2) unknown ?

  The SAP error message RSRV265 indicates that there is an issue with a number range object associated with a characteristic in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the specified number range object for a characteristic, which can occur for various reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Object: The number range object for the specified characteristic is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may be incorrectly configured, leading to a mismatch between the characteristic and its associated number range object.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was transported from another system, the number range object may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Deletion or Inactivation: The number range object may have been deleted or inactivated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Object:
  
  Go to transaction code SNUM to check if the number range object exists.
  Verify that the number range object is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range Object:
  
  If the number range object does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in transaction code SNUM by defining a new number range object and assigning it to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSA1).
  Ensure that the number range object is correctly assigned to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the characteristic was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the number range object was included in the transport request.
  If necessary, transport the number range object from the source system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  SNUM: To manage number ranges.
  RSA1: To access the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSRV265 error message in your SAP BW system.