How To Fix >3010 - Number range &1 (object &2) is in a critical area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >3 - Lock management messages

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Number range &1 (object &2) is in a critical area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >3010 - Number range &1 (object &2) is in a critical area ?

  The SAP error message 3010 indicates that a number range is in a critical area, which means that the number range is nearing its limit and may soon run out of available numbers. This can occur in various contexts, such as when creating new documents, records, or transactions that rely on a specific number range.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the number range defined for a particular object (e.g., sales orders, purchase orders, etc.) is approaching its upper limit. Each number range has a defined start and end value, and when the current number being used is close to the end value, the system raises this warning to alert users that they may soon run out of available numbers.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the object name (e.g., the object associated with the number range) and click on "Change."
  Review the current number range settings, including the start and end values.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is indeed nearing its limit, you can extend it by adjusting the end value.
  Ensure that the new end value is higher than the current maximum number used.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing number range is not feasible or if you want to keep the current range intact, you can create a new number range.
  Assign the new number range to the relevant object in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent running into this issue in the future.
  Set up alerts or reports to notify administrators when a number range is approaching its limit.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SNUM: Number Range Management
  OMN1: Number Range for Document Types (specific to certain modules)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing number ranges and best practices.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that users who manage number ranges have the appropriate authorizations to make changes.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3010 and ensure that your number ranges are adequately managed.