How To Fix CRM_BUPA_MAPPING402 - Number range exceeded for business partner relationships

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BUPA_MAPPING - CRM BP Mapping Business Partner to Customer Master in R/3

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Number range exceeded for business partner relationships

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BUPA_MAPPING402 - Number range exceeded for business partner relationships ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BUPA_MAPPING402 indicates that the number range for business partner relationships has been exceeded. This typically occurs when the system has run out of available numbers in the defined number range for creating new business partner relationships.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for business partner relationships has been fully utilized, meaning that all possible numbers in that range have been assigned.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings, leading to an unexpected limit being reached.
  High Volume of Data: A large volume of business partner relationships may have been created, quickly consuming the available numbers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the object related to business partner relationships (usually BUPA_REL).
  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 adding more numbers to the range.
  In the SNRO transaction, you can adjust the upper limit of the number range or create a new number range if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review and Clean Up:
  
  If possible, review existing business partner relationships and see if any can be deleted or archived to free up numbers.
  Implement data archiving strategies to manage the volume of data effectively.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to number range management for business partners to ensure proper configuration and usage.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if you suspect a bug or require further technical guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number ranges.
  BP: To manage business partners.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Best Practices: Regularly monitor number range usage and implement preventive measures to avoid running out of numbers in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_BUPA_MAPPING402 error and continue working with business partner relationships in SAP.