How To Fix CU018 - Number range error

CU018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Number range error

What causes this issue?

You tried to execute a function, but the program check found a number
range error.

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?

Inform your consultant at SAP.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU018 - Number range error ?

  The SAP error message CU018, which indicates a "Number range error," typically occurs when the system is unable to assign a new number from a specified number range. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating new records for master data, documents, or other entities that rely on number ranges.
  Causes of CU018 Number Range Error
  
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The most common cause is that the defined number range has been exhausted. This means that all the numbers in the range have been used up.
  
  
  Incorrect Number Range Configuration: The number range may not be properly configured in the system. This could include issues like the number range not being defined for the specific document type or object.
  
  
  Number Range Status: The number range might be set to "not available" or "not active," preventing the system from assigning new numbers.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or