How To Fix E6009 - Number range &1 (object &2) has reached upper limit!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E6 - IS-U basic functions

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Number range &1 (object &2) has reached upper limit!

What causes this issue?

The last number of the planned range was assigned.

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?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E6009 - Number range &1 (object &2) has reached upper limit! ?

  The SAP error message E6009 indicates that a number range for a specific object has reached its upper limit. This typically occurs when the system has exhausted the available numbers in a defined number range interval for a particular object, such as a document, transaction, or master data record.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The most common cause is that the number range defined for the object has been fully utilized. For example, if the number range is set from 1 to 1000, and all numbers have been assigned, the system will throw this error when trying to generate a new number.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the number range intervals, such as incorrect settings or missing intervals.
  High Volume of Transactions: In systems with a high volume of transactions, the number range can be exhausted quickly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object (e.g., for sales orders, purchase orders, etc.).
  Check the current number range intervals and extend them if necessary. You can add a new interval or increase the upper limit of the existing interval.
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing number range is not feasible, you can create a new number range interval and assign it to the relevant object.
  Ensure that the new number range is properly configured and activated.
  
  
  
  Check for Configuration Errors:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the number range object to ensure that there are no errors or misconfigurations.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent this issue from occurring in the future. Set up alerts or reports to track the utilization of number ranges.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing number ranges.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the E6009 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.