How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_CUST001 - Very few numbers left

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_CUST - General Customizing Messages for Product Master

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Very few numbers left

What causes this issue?

A product ID has been assigned by the system by internal number
assignment. The system has detected that there are few numbers left for
internal number assignment.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Ask your system administrator to enlarge the
<DS:GLOS.3526B523AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>number range interval</> for
internal number assignment.

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 COM_PRODUCT_CUST001 - Very few numbers left ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_CUST001 typically indicates that there are very few numbers left in the number range for a specific product or material. This can occur in various contexts, such as when creating new materials, products, or other objects that require unique identifiers.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the exhaustion of the available numbers in the defined number range for a specific object type. This can happen if:
  
  The number range has been set too low.
  There has been an unexpected increase in the creation of new products or materials.
  The number range has not been properly managed or extended.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the product or material.
  Check the current status of the number range to see how many numbers are left.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is indeed low, you can extend it by:
  
  Going to the transaction code SNRO.
  Selecting the relevant number range object.
  Adjusting the upper limit of the number range to allow for more numbers.
  
  
  Ensure that the new range does not overlap with existing numbers.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing number range is not feasible, consider creating a new number range object.
  Assign the new number range to the relevant product or material type.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent future occurrences of this issue.
  Set up alerts or reports to notify you when the number range is approaching its limit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for best practices on managing number ranges.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OMH1: Maintain Number Ranges for Material Types (if applicable)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific recommendations or patches related to number range management.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COM_PRODUCT_CUST001 error and ensure that your number ranges are adequately managed to prevent future issues.