How To Fix SCTS_DIST_CTL_ORGNZE029 - Number range empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_DIST_CTL_ORGNZE - Organizer-Specific Messages for Central CTS

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Number range empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_DIST_CTL_ORGNZE029 - Number range empty ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_DIST_CTL_ORGNZE029 indicates that a number range is empty, which typically occurs in the context of SAP's distribution control or related processes. This error can arise when the system attempts to generate a document or an object that requires a unique identifier, but the number range defined for that object is exhausted or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for the specific object (e.g., distribution orders, delivery documents) has been completely used up.
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for the object has not been defined in the system.
  Number Range Status: The number range may be set to "not available" or "not active."
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the error.
  Check if the number range is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Extend the 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 by selecting the number range and modifying its intervals.
  
  
  
  Activate the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is inactive, you will need to activate it. This can usually be done in the configuration settings for the specific application area.
  
  
  
  Check 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 consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module or process you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  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
  SNUM: Number Range Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Configuration Guides: Refer to the configuration guides for the specific module you are working with (e.g., SD, MM, etc.) for detailed instructions on managing number ranges.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message SCTS_DIST_CTL_ORGNZE029 and ensure that the number range is properly configured and available for use.