How To Fix B0106 - Numbers are in critical assignment area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Numbers are in critical assignment area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0106 - Numbers are in critical assignment area ?

  The SAP error message B0106, which states "Numbers are in critical assignment area," typically occurs in the context of number range management in SAP. This error indicates that the number range you are trying to use is in a critical area, meaning that it is either exhausted or nearing its limit, and further assignments may not be possible without intervention.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range for the specific object (e.g., invoices, purchase orders) has been completely used up.
  Critical Assignment Area: The number range is defined in such a way that it has a limited set of numbers available for assignment, and you are trying to assign a number from this critical area.
  
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not be properly configured, or the intervals may not be set correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the status of the number range object related to