SM56 - Number Range Buffer

SAP Transaction Code - Details

• Transaction Code: SM56

  Description: Number Range Buffer

  Release: S/4HANA and ECC 6

  Menu Path:

  • Tools > Administration > Monitor > Number Range Buffer

• • Program: RSM56000

    Screen: 1000

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  • Development Package: STSK

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• SAP Tcode: SM56 - Number Range Buffer

   Maintenance
  
  Overview:
  SM56 is a transaction code in SAP that is used to maintain the number range buffer. This buffer stores the number ranges that are used for various objects in the system, such as customer and vendor numbers. The number range buffer is used to ensure that no two objects have the same number. 
  
  Functionality: 
  The SM56 transaction code allows users to maintain the number range buffer. This includes creating new number ranges, changing existing ones, and deleting obsolete ones. The number range buffer can also be used to assign a specific number range to an object, such as a customer or vendor. 
  
  Step-by-step How to Use: 
  To use the SM56 transaction code, follow these steps 
  1. Log into SAP and enter the SM56 transaction code in the command field. 
  2. Select the “Create” option from the menu bar. 
  3. Enter the details of the new number range, such as its name and description. 
  4. Select “Save” to save the new number range. 
  5. To change an existing number range, select it from the list and then select “Change” from the menu bar. 
  6. Enter the new details for the number range and select “Save” to save your changes. 
  7. To delete an obsolete number range, select it from the list and then select “Delete” from the menu bar. 
  8. Confirm your deletion by selecting “Yes” when prompted. 
  
  Other Recommendations: 
  It is important to note that any changes made to a number range in the buffer will not take effect until it is activated in the system. To activate a number range, use transaction code SNRO (Number Range Object Maintenance). Additionally, it is recommended that users back up their data before making any changes to the number range buffer, as any mistakes could cause data loss or corruption.