How To Fix 8X1037 - The counter of the Series is lower than the lower limit allows

8X1037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8X1 - Messages for Logistics (Greek Localization)

• Message number: 037

• Message text: The counter of the Series is lower than the lower limit allows

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8X1037 - The counter of the Series is lower than the lower limit allows ?

  The SAP error message 8X1037 indicates that the counter of a series is lower than the lower limit allowed. This typically occurs in the context of number ranges or series management in SAP, particularly when dealing with document numbering, such as invoices, purchase orders, or other transactional documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The error usually arises when the number range for a specific document type has been configured incorrectly. The counter for the number range may have been set to a value that is lower than the defined lower limit.
  Manual Entry: If a user manually enters a number that falls below the defined lower limit of the number range, this error can occur.
  System Configuration Changes: Changes made to the number range configuration or series settings without proper adjustments to the counters can lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object