How To Fix SIPT704 - Deleting the entry for number range number &1 is not recommended

SIPT704 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Deleting the entry for number range number &1 is not recommended

What causes this issue?

You have deleted a Customizing entry for a particular number range
number. Since the system has already digitally signed documents that
have a number from the corresponding number range interval, we do not
recommend deleting this entry.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Recreate the Customizing entry.
If you need to change the parameters of the entry, create a new entry
for a new number range number and stop using the one you wanted to
delete.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT704 - Deleting the entry for number range number &1 is not recommended ?

  The SAP error message SIPT704 indicates that there is an attempt to delete an entry for a number range that is not recommended. This typically occurs when you try to delete a number range object that is still in use or has been assigned to various objects in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  In Use: The number range is currently being used by one or more documents or transactions.
  Assigned Objects: The number range is assigned to various objects (like master data, transaction data, etc.) in the system.
  System Integrity: Deleting a number range can lead to inconsistencies in the database and affect the integrity of the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Usage: Before attempting to delete a number range, check if it is still in use. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing the configuration settings in the number range object.
  Checking if there are any existing documents or records that utilize this number range.
  
  
  
  Deactivation: Instead of deleting the number range, consider