How To Fix /SEHS/DG_DG251 - Could not find interval &1 in number range &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/DG_DG -

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Could not find interval &1 in number range &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DG251 - Could not find interval &1 in number range &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DG251 Could not find interval &1 in number range &2 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific interval in a defined number range. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to generate a document number, a transaction number, or any other entity that relies on number ranges.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Interval: The specified number range does not have an interval defined for the requested number.
  Number Range Configuration: The number range might not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  Number Range Exhaustion: The number range might be exhausted, meaning all available numbers have been used up.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The number range might not be correctly assigned to the object or document type you are trying to create.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object and check if the intervals are correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the number range is not exhausted and has available numbers.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Intervals:
  
  If the interval is missing, you may need to create a new interval or adjust existing ones to ensure that the required range is available.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Review Object Assignment:
  
  Verify that the number range is correctly assigned to the relevant object or document type. This can often be checked in the customizing settings for the specific application area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the specific number range object, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  SE11: To check data dictionary objects related to the number range.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to number ranges or this error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SEHS/DG_DG251.