How To Fix CMS_SHP027 - Ship nos are being exhausted; contact your system administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_SHP - Message Class for Ship

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Ship nos are being exhausted; contact your system administrator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_SHP027 - Ship nos are being exhausted; contact your system administrator ?

  The SAP error message CMS_SHP027 indicates that the system has run out of available shipping numbers (ship numbers) for processing shipments. This typically occurs when the number range for shipping documents has been exhausted, meaning that all the numbers in the defined range have been used up.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The most common cause is that the defined number range for shipping documents has been completely utilized.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the number range settings in the system.
  High Volume of Shipments: A sudden increase in the volume of shipments can lead to rapid consumption of available numbers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to shipping documents (usually CMS_SHIP or similar).
  Check the current status of the number range to see if it is indeed exhausted.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by creating a new range or increasing the upper limit of the existing range.
  This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by selecting the appropriate number range and adjusting the limits.
  
  
  
  Contact System Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes to the number range, contact your system administrator or SAP Basis team to assist with the adjustment.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  After resolving the issue, monitor the usage of the number range to ensure that it does not get exhausted again. Consider setting up alerts or reports to track the consumption of shipping numbers.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: For managing number ranges.
  SNUM: To display and manage number ranges.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on managing number ranges.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMS_SHP027 error and ensure that your shipping processes can continue without interruption.