How To Fix SK609 - Number was deleted by the number converter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SK - SAPcomm messages

• Message number: 609

• Message text: Number was deleted by the number converter

What causes this issue?

Number conversion has removed all the characters of the specified
number.

System Response

The specified number cannot be used to create a telecommunications
request.

How to fix this error?

Please check table T164U. To test the SAPcomm routing tables, you can
use transaction SKRT.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SK609 - Number was deleted by the number converter ?

  The SAP error message SK609 ("Number was deleted by the number converter") typically occurs in the context of number ranges in SAP, particularly when dealing with document numbers, customer numbers, or other numeric identifiers that are managed by the system's number range objects.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that a number that was previously assigned or generated has been deleted by the number range converter. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for a particular object may have been configured incorrectly, leading to the deletion of numbers that should still be valid.
  Manual Deletion: A user or an automated process may have manually deleted the number from the number range.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the number range object that lead to the deletion of numbers.
  Archiving: If the system has been set up to archive or delete old numbers, this could lead to the error if the number is still being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SK609 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the relevant number range object.
  Ensure that the number range is correctly defined and that the intervals are active.
  
  
  
  Review Number Range Status:
  
  Check the status of the number range to see if it is set to "deleted" or if there are any gaps in the number range that could cause issues.
  
  
  
  Reassign or Regenerate Numbers:
  
  If a number has been deleted, you may need to reassign or regenerate a new number for the document or object in question.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements that interact with the number range, review them to ensure they are not causing the deletion of numbers.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on number range management.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the database to ensure that there are no integrity issues that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Objects
  SNUM - Number Range Management
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on number range management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom logic that interacts with number ranges, ensure that it is functioning correctly and not inadvertently deleting numbers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SK609 error in your SAP system.