How To Fix WS403 - An internal error occurred for number range object &1

WS403 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 403

• Message text: An internal error occurred for number range object &1

What causes this issue?

An internal error occurred for number range object &V1&.

System Response

No document number is available, and the function is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WS403 - Details

• Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS403 - An internal error occurred for number range object &1
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when there is an inconsistency or corruption in the number range object’s data in SAP. Number ranges are used in SAP to generate unique document numbers or identifiers for various business objects (e.g., invoices, purchase orders).
  Common causes include:
  
  The number range object’s data in the database is corrupted or inconsistent.
  The number range interval is exhausted or incorrectly maintained.
  The number range buffer is out of sync with the database.
  There is a problem with the number range object’s customizing or configuration.
  A program or user tried to access or update the number range object simultaneously, causing a lock or conflict.
  The number range object does not exist or is incorrectly referenced.
  
  
  Explanation:
  Number ranges in SAP are managed via the table NRIV (number range intervals) and NRIV buffers. When SAP tries to