How To Fix CACS_NUMBERS101 - Number range too small for copy services. Contact SAP AG

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACS_NUMBERS - Error Messages for Number Issue in the Commission System

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Number range too small for copy services. Contact SAP AG

What causes this issue?

SAP AG has specified a namespace for assigning names to form routine
pools when they are generated. This namespace is limited to 999,999 form
routines.

System Response

The number range is too small and must be extended by SAP.

How to fix this error?

Send a customer message to SAP AG quoting the number of this message.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACS_NUMBERS101 - Number range too small for copy services. Contact SAP AG ?

  The SAP error message CACS_NUMBERS101 indicates that the number range defined for a specific service or transaction is too small to accommodate the required number of entries. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or similar applications where number ranges are used to generate unique identifiers for various objects.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Number Range: The number range defined for the service or transaction is not large enough to handle the volume of data being processed. This can happen if the number range was set too narrowly during configuration.
  High Volume of Transactions: If there is an unexpected surge in the number of transactions or services being processed, the existing number range may be exhausted.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of number ranges in the system can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the error.
  Adjust the number range intervals to a larger size to accommodate future transactions.
  Ensure that the new range does not overlap with existing ranges.
  
  
  
  Check Current Usage:
  
  Review the current usage of the number range to understand how many numbers have been consumed and how many are left.
  This can help in determining how much to increase the range.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application or module you are working with for any additional configuration guidelines.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the system can now handle the required number of transactions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SNRO for number range management and SNUM for number range object maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on number range management.
  System Monitoring: Implement monitoring for number range usage to proactively manage and adjust ranges before they become exhausted.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CACS_NUMBERS101 error and ensure that your SAP system can handle the required number of transactions effectively.