How To Fix CMS_RE216 - Number range is exhausted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_RE - Message class for CMS Real Estate Add On

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Number range is exhausted

What causes this issue?

There are no more free numbers in the number range assigned to objects
in the system.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

You have two possible options:
Extend the interval of the number range object in question.
If you cannot exercise the first option, you will have to reorganize
the corresponding data and manually reset the interval status.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_RE216 - Number range is exhausted ?

  The SAP error message CMS_RE216: Number range is exhausted typically occurs when the system has run out of available numbers in a defined number range for a specific object or document type. This can happen in various modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), or Customer Relationship Management (CRM), among others.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The most common cause is that the defined number range for a particular document type has been completely used up. For example, if you have a number range defined from 1000 to 1999 and all numbers in that range have been assigned, you will encounter this error when trying to create a new document.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the number range may not be configured correctly, or the intervals may not be set up properly.
  Limited Number Range: The number range may have been intentionally set to a small interval, which can lead to exhaustion if the volume of transactions is high.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the document type that is causing the error.
  Check the current intervals and extend the number range by adding a new interval or increasing the upper limit of the existing interval.
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the number range is correctly assigned to the relevant document type in the configuration settings.
  You can check this in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., for SD, use transaction code VNR1 for number range assignment).
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent exhaustion in the future. You can set up alerts or reports to notify you when a number range is nearing its limit.
  
  
  
  Create New Number Range:
  
  If the existing number range is not sufficient for your needs, consider creating a new number range and assigning it to the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Manage number range objects.
  SNUM: Display number range intervals.
  VNR1: Maintain number ranges for SD documents.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review and adjust number ranges based on transaction volume.
  Document any changes made to number ranges for future reference.
  Consider implementing a strategy for archiving old documents if applicable, to free up number ranges.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMS_RE216 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.