How To Fix WA601 - Number for number range object & could not be generated


WA601 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

  • Message number: 601

  • Message text: Number for number range object & could not be generated

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  • What causes this issue?

    The next number could not be generated for the specified number range
    object.

    System Response

    The action was aborted.

    How to fix this error?

    Use <DS:TRAN.SNRO>number range object maintenance</> to check the
    number range object specified.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA601 - Number for number range object & could not be generated ?
    The SAP error message:
    WA601 Number for number range object & could not be generated
    typically occurs when the system tries to generate a number from a number range object but fails to do so.
    
    Cause
    
    The number range object (e.g., for documents, material numbers, purchase orders, etc.) has exhausted all available numbers in the assigned number range interval.
    The number range interval is not properly maintained or not assigned to the relevant object.
    The number range interval is not active or has incorrect settings (e.g., the interval is set with a maximum number that has already been reached).
    The number range object is not defined or missing in the system.
    The number range is external but the number was not provided manually.
    There might be authorization issues preventing number generation.
    
    
    Solution
    
    
    Check Number Range Intervals:
    
    Go to transaction SNRO (Number Range Objects) or SNUM.
    Enter the number range object mentioned in the error message.
    Check the intervals assigned to this object.
    Verify if the

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