How To Fix 3O046 - Last sequence number assigned: &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3O - HR: Messages for Taiwan

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Last sequence number assigned: &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3O046 - Last sequence number assigned: &. ?

  The SAP error message 3O046 with the description "Last sequence number assigned: &." typically relates to issues with the sequence number assignment in the context of document processing, particularly in the area of document management or workflow.
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs when the system has reached the maximum limit of sequence numbers that can be assigned for a particular document type or process. This can happen due to:
  
  Exhaustion of Sequence Numbers: The sequence number range defined for a specific document type has been exhausted.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for number ranges may not be set up correctly, or the number range may not be extended.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may have caused conflicts or overlaps in sequence numbers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the document type that is causing the error.
  Check the current status of the number range and see if it has been exhausted.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by adjusting the upper limit of the number range.
  Ensure that the new range does not conflict with existing numbers.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for the specific document type in the relevant customizing settings (e.g., in transaction SPRO).
  Ensure that the number range is correctly assigned to the document type.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that it did not create conflicts in sequence numbers.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SNRO (Number Range Objects), SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to number range management and document processing.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.