How To Fix CE557 - Number assignment: numbers are in critical area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 557

• Message text: Number assignment: numbers are in critical area

What causes this issue?

The number range object &V1& has reached the critical region. However
it was still possible to assign a number.

System Response

The system creates the CAPP element.

How to fix this error?

You should inform your system administrator or contact the SAP Hotline
directly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE557 - Number assignment: numbers are in critical area ?

  The SAP error message CE557, which states "Number assignment: numbers are in critical area," typically occurs in the context of number ranges in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to assign a number from a number range that is considered critical, meaning that it is either exhausted or has been set up in a way that prevents further assignments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for a particular object (like documents, invoices, etc.) has been exhausted, meaning all available numbers have been assigned.
  Critical Area Configuration: The number range is configured to be in a critical area, which may restrict the assignment of new numbers under certain conditions.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The number range may not be correctly assigned to the relevant document type or object.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of number ranges in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to the transaction