How To Fix CN262 - Item numer interval is almost exhausted (see long text)

CN262 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Item numer interval is almost exhausted (see long text)

What causes this issue?

You are adding a component.

System Response

The system assigns each component an internal item number. The range of
possible item numbers from 9000 to 9999 is almost exhausted.

How to fix this error?

Contact your consultant or the SAP Hotline. If necessary, apply note
131904.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CN262 - Details

• The SAP error message CN262, which states "Item number interval is almost exhausted (see long text)," typically occurs in the context of project management or controlling modules, particularly when dealing with network activities or project items in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system is nearing the limit of the number of item numbers that can be assigned within a certain interval. This can happen when:
  
  A large number of items (e.g., activities, tasks, or components) have been created in a project or network.
  The number range defined for item numbers is close to its upper limit.
  
  
  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 relevant number range object associated with the project or network items (e.g., CN_ITEM for network activities).
  Check the current status of the number range and see if it is close to being exhausted.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number