SM56 SAP tcode for – Number Range Buffer

Here we would like to draw your attention to SM56 transaction code in SAP. As we know it is being used in the SAP BC-CST (Client/Server Technology in Basis) component which is coming under BC module (BASIS).SM56 is a transaction code used for Number Range Buffer in SAP.

SAP SM56 transaction code

It comes under the package STSK.When we execute this transaction code, RSM56000 is the normal standard SAP program that is being executed in background.

SAP SM56 menu path

See the possible menu paths to access the same report by avoiding entering the transaction code.
Path 1
Tools → Administration → Monitor → Number Range Buffer


Transaction SM56 technical data table

TcodeSM56
PurposeNumber Range Buffer
ModuleBC
ComponentBC-CST
SAP PackageSTSK
Program runningRSM56000
Screen No1000
TypeR

Some Basic Questions & Answers

Which SAP Program will run when we enter tcode SM56?
Program named RSM56000 will run when we enter transaction code SM56.
What is the transaction code type of SM56?
SM56 is a Report Transaction code type which is shortly represented as R.