How To Fix 60797 - Assigned number & is in critical area of number range &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 797

• Message text: Assigned number & is in critical area of number range &

What causes this issue?

The automatic determination of the new meter No. is with the No. range
object FVVI_ZAEHL in the No. range interval. A percentage rate is
assigned to the No. range object. When a number is being assigned
internally, a number from the relevant lower part of the No. range
interval from this percentage rate is assigned.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator and, if necesary, arrange an
extension of the No. range interval.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60797 - Assigned number & is in critical area of number range & ?

  The SAP error message 60797, which states "Assigned number & is in critical area of number range &," typically indicates that a number assigned to a document or object is in a critical area of the number range. This means that the number range is nearing its limit or has been configured in such a way that certain numbers are reserved for specific purposes, and the assigned number falls within that reserved range.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the object (e.g., invoices, purchase orders) has been set up with critical areas that restrict the use of certain numbers.
  Exhaustion of Number Range: The number range is close to being exhausted, and the system is trying to assign a number that is not allowed.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they might be incorrectly handling number assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object and check its configuration.
  Ensure that the number range is properly defined and that the critical areas are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it. This can be done by:
  
  Increasing the upper limit of the number range.
  Creating a new number range if necessary.
  
  
  Ensure that the new range does not conflict with existing critical areas.
  
  
  
  Review Critical Areas:
  
  If the assigned number is in a critical area, you may need to adjust the critical area settings to allow for more flexibility in number assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to understand the implications of changing number range settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the number assignment works as expected and does not lead to further issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to number ranges and error 60797.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.