How To Fix CN263 - Maximum item number reached (see long text)

CN263 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Maximum item number reached (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 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.

CN263 - Details

• The SAP error message CN263 "Maximum item number reached (see long text)" typically occurs in the context of project management or when dealing with network activities in SAP. This error indicates that the maximum number of items (such as activities, components, or other elements) that can be added to a particular project or network has been exceeded.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Limit Exceeded: Each project or network in SAP has a predefined limit on the number of items that can be included. This limit is set in the system configuration and can vary based on the specific implementation or version of SAP.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum number of items allowed may be configured in the system settings, and if your project exceeds this limit, the error will be triggered.
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, the error may arise from incorrect data entry or duplication of items that inadvertently increases the count.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Item Count: Check the number of