How To Fix DMC_GENERAL358 - Number range are fully occupied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_GENERAL - MWB: General Messages

• Message number: 358

• Message text: Number range are fully occupied

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_GENERAL358 - Number range are fully occupied ?

  The SAP error message DMC_GENERAL358 indicates that a number range is fully occupied. This typically occurs when the system has exhausted all available numbers in a defined number range for a specific object or document type. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating new records, documents, or transactions that rely on a number range.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for a particular object (like sales orders, purchase orders, etc.) has reached its maximum limit.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not have been configured correctly, or the upper limit may not have been set appropriately.
  Missing Number Range Intervals: There may be no available intervals defined for the number range object.
  System Settings: The system may be set to use a specific number range that has been fully utilized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object and check the current status to see if it is indeed fully occupied.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by adding new intervals.
  In transaction code SNRO, select the number range object and add a new interval with a higher upper limit.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the number range is configured incorrectly, you may need to adjust the settings in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., for sales orders, use transaction code OVAK).
  
  
  
  Check for Other Number Ranges:
  
  If applicable, check if there are alternative number ranges that can be used for the same object.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the creation of the document or record again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SNUM: Number Range Management
  OVAK: Configuration for Sales Document Types (for sales orders)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to number range management.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges.
  
  
  Backup: Always ensure that you have a backup or a way to revert changes before modifying number ranges in a production environment.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMC_GENERAL358 error and manage your number ranges effectively.