How To Fix 5E385 - Last available number for identifier has been generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5E - Error messages for Spanish infotypes module pools

• Message number: 385

• Message text: Last available number for identifier has been generated

What causes this issue?

The last number free for the identifier has been used in client
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System Response

You cannot create other retentions without extending the interval.

How to fix this error?

Get in contact with the system administrator to extend the interval
margin for object PA0887 with transaction SM30 and view V_T5E_NR
IV_P0887.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E385 - Last available number for identifier has been generated ?

  The SAP error message 5E385 indicates that the last available number for a specific identifier (such as a document number, order number, etc.) has been generated. This typically occurs when the number range for a particular object has been exhausted, meaning that all possible numbers in that range have been used up.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The most common cause is that the defined number range for the identifier has been completely utilized.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the number range intervals, such as not having enough numbers defined for the expected volume of transactions.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The identifier may not be correctly assigned to a number range that has available numbers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the identifier that is generating the error.
  Check the current status of the number range intervals to see if they are exhausted.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by adding new intervals. This can be done in the same SNRO transaction.
  Ensure that the new intervals do not overlap with existing ones and that they are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If necessary, you can create a new number range and assign it to the identifier. This may involve additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic:
  
  If there is any custom logic or user exits that manipulate number ranges, ensure that they are functioning correctly and not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for best practices on managing number ranges.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number ranges.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent running out of numbers.
  Plan for growth by setting up larger number ranges if you anticipate high transaction volumes.
  Document any changes made to number ranges for future reference and auditing purposes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5E385 and ensure that your number ranges are properly managed.