How To Fix CMS_RE218 - Assigned number is in the critical area

CMS_RE218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Assigned number is in the critical area

What causes this issue?

This is a warning message to inform you that the assigned number is in
the critical area of the number range. Normally a warning limit is set
when the number range is defined.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_RE218 - Assigned number is in the critical area ?

  The SAP error message CMS_RE218, which states "Assigned number is in the critical area," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Central Management System (CMS) or when dealing with number ranges in various modules. This error indicates that the number you are trying to assign or use falls within a range that is considered critical or restricted, often due to business rules or system configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number you are trying to assign may fall within a predefined critical area of a number range that is reserved for specific purposes (e.g., system-generated numbers, critical transactions).
  Custom Business Logic: There may be custom logic implemented in the system that restricts the use of certain number ranges to prevent conflicts or ensure data integrity.
  System Settings: The system may have settings that define certain ranges as critical to avoid accidental overwrites or misuse.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range