How To Fix SBCOMS520 - Number range error sending to &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SBCOMS - Messages for Business Communication Services

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Number range error sending to &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SBCOMS520 - Number range error sending to &1 ?

  The SAP error message SBCOMS520 indicates a number range error when trying to send data to a specific object or system, denoted by &1. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Communication Services or when dealing with number ranges in various SAP modules.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for the object has been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers have been used up.
  Incorrect Number Range Configuration: The number range may not be properly configured or may not exist for the object you are trying to send data to.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the system configuration related to number ranges.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SBCOMS520 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object and check its status. Ensure that the number range is not exhausted.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by adjusting the upper limit. This can be done in the same SNRO transaction.
  Make sure to follow your organization's procedures for changing number ranges, as this may require specific authorizations.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the number range is correctly configured for the object you are working with. Check if the number range object is assigned to the correct application area.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module or function you are working with to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  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 ranges and the specific module you are working with.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SBCOMS520 error in your SAP system.