How To Fix WD490 - Problems caused by number range object '&'

WD490 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 490

• Message text: Problems caused by number range object '&'

What causes this issue?

The number range object used does not return any numbers. It is
therefore not possible to create any workflows.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the number range for workflows with <DS:TRAN.SNUM>transaction
SNUM</>. The interval <ZH>01</> is used for number assignment which is
exclusively internal and must not be marked as external. If such an
entry does not exist, insert this entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WD490 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  WD490 Problems caused by number range object '&'
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when there is an issue related to the number range object used in Web Dynpro applications or other SAP components. The placeholder '&' in the message is replaced by the actual number range object name at runtime.
  Common causes include:
  
  The number range object is not properly defined or activated in the system.
  The number range interval is exhausted (no more numbers available).
  The number range object is not assigned or linked correctly to the application or business object.
  Authorization issues preventing access to the number range object.
  Inconsistent or corrupted number range intervals.
  
  
  Explanation:
  Number ranges in SAP are used to generate unique identifiers (e.g., document numbers, IDs). When a program tries to fetch the next number from a number range object and encounters a problem (like no available numbers or missing configuration), it raises this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Object Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SNRO