How To Fix CB215 - There are more message numbers required than left in the number range

CB215 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CB - PP-PI-PMA: Dialog Messages for Process Management

• Message number: 215

• Message text: There are more message numbers required than left in the number range

What causes this issue?

When a control recipe is created, a number from the number range &V1&
of the number range object &V2& is assigned. The remaining numbers in
this number range are not enough for the current processing step.

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?

INCLUDE 'NA_SYSVERW' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CB215 - There are more message numbers required than left in the number range ?

  The SAP error message CB215, which states "There are more message numbers required than left in the number range," typically occurs when the system attempts to generate more message numbers than are available in the defined number range for a particular object or document type. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating new documents, messages, or records that require unique identifiers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for the specific object (e.g., messages, documents) has been exhausted. This means that all available numbers in the range have been used up.
  
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not be configured correctly, or the intervals may not be set up to accommodate the expected volume of messages.
  High Volume of Transactions: A sudden increase in the volume of transactions or messages being processed can lead to the number range being depleted faster than anticipated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code