How To Fix AO224 - Critical area of number interval & reached (ENTER=Continue)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 224

• Message text: Critical area of number interval & reached (ENTER=Continue)

What causes this issue?

Number assignment in number range &V1& for appropriation request type
has reached the warning zone, since the last numbers in number range
&V1& are being assigned.

System Response

When you press <LS>Enter</> the system creates the appropriation
request.

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
Extend the interval of number range &V1&. (number range group)
Assign appropriation request type &V2& to a different number range
group rather than &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO224 - Critical area of number interval & reached (ENTER=Continue) ?

  The SAP error message AO224, which states "Critical area of number interval & reached (ENTER=Continue)," typically occurs in the context of number ranges in SAP, particularly when dealing with document numbers, order numbers, or other number intervals that are managed by the system.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system has reached a critical threshold for a number range interval. This means that the number range defined for a particular object (like a document type or order type) is nearing its limit, and the system is warning the user that it may soon run out of available numbers. This can happen if:
  
  The number range is defined with a limited set of numbers.
  The number range has been exhausted or is close to being exhausted.
  The configuration of the number range has not been set up to allow for sufficient numbers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, 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 error.
  Check the current status of the number range and see how many numbers are still available.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is indeed close to being exhausted, you can extend it. This can be done by:
  
  Going to the transaction code SNRO.
  Selecting the relevant number range object.
  Adjusting the number range intervals to allow for more numbers.
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing number range is not feasible, consider creating a new number range and assigning it to the relevant document type or object.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  After making changes, monitor the usage of the number range to ensure that it does not reach critical levels again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for best practices regarding number range management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SNUM: Number Range Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide guidance on number range management.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AO224 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.