CO396 - Highest number & assigned for order type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 396

• Message text: Highest number & assigned for order type &

What causes this issue?

The last number (&V1&) in the number range has been assigned.

How to fix this error?

Increase the number range or create a new number range for order type
&V2&.
Contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO396 - Highest number & assigned for order type & ?

  The SAP error message CO396 ("Highest number & assigned for order type &") typically occurs in the context of production order management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system has reached the maximum number of production orders that can be created for a specific order type. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Exhaustion: Each order type in SAP has a defined number range. If the highest number in that range has been assigned to an order, the system will not allow the creation of new orders until the number range is extended or reset.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration for the number range for the specific order type may not be set up correctly, or the number range may not be sufficient for the volume of orders being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object associated with the production order type (usually CO_ORDER).
  Check the current status of the number range and see if it has been exhausted.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by adjusting the upper limit of the number range.
  This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by editing the number range intervals.
  
  
  
  Reset the Number Range:
  
  If appropriate, you can reset the number range to start from a lower number, but this should be done with caution as it may lead to duplicate order numbers.
  
  
  
  Review Order Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for the specific order type in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the number range is correctly assigned to the order type.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to the number range or if you are unsure about the implications, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: To manage number ranges.
  SPRO: To access the configuration settings for production orders.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and production order configuration.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the creation of a new production order to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO396 error and continue with your production order processing in SAP.