How To Fix ST077 - No term available for this number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ST - Terminology Database

• Message number: 077

• Message text: No term available for this number

What causes this issue?

You provided the function with an incorrect root numer, or the
terminology database is inconsistent.

System Response

The function was not performed.

How to fix this error?

Contact your System Administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ST077 - No term available for this number ?

  The SAP error message ST077 "No term available for this number" typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue with the number range or number assignment for a specific object or document. This error can arise in various modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), or others, depending on the context in which it appears.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The most common cause is that the number range for the specific object (e.g., sales order, purchase order) has not been defined or is not active.
  Number Range Exhaustion: The defined number range may have been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers have been used up.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the number range settings, such as incorrect intervals or missing entries.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create entries in the specified number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) or OBA7 (for specific number range objects).
  Verify that the number range for the relevant object is defined and active.
  Ensure that the intervals are correctly set and that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend the range or create a new number range.
  This can be done in the same configuration area where you checked the number range.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or access the number range.
  This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with for additional guidance on number range management.
  
  
  
  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: To manage number range objects.
  OBA7: To maintain number ranges for specific applications.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number ranges and the ST077 error.
  User Forums: SAP Community and other forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ST077 error in your SAP system.