How To Fix EI180 - Current number range level of an object has reached critical point!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Current number range level of an object has reached critical point!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI180 - Current number range level of an object has reached critical point! ?

  The SAP error message EI180 indicates that the current number range level of a specific object has reached a critical point. This typically means that the number range for a particular object (like a document, transaction, or master data) is nearing its limit, and you may not be able to create new entries until the number range is adjusted.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for the object has been exhausted or is close to being exhausted.
  Configuration Issues: The number range configuration may not have been set up to accommodate the expected volume of entries.
  Limited Number Range: The number range defined is too small for the business needs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the error.
  Check the current number range settings and extend the range if necessary.
  You can do this by adjusting the upper limit of the number range or creating a new number range interval.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Use transaction code SNUM to check the status of the number ranges.
  Ensure that the number range is not locked and is available for use.
  
  
  
  Create New Number Range:
  
  If the current number range is insufficient, consider creating a new number range and assigning it to the relevant object.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent reaching critical points in the future.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for best practices regarding number range management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SNUM: Number Range Status
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to number range issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review and adjust number ranges based on business growth and transaction volume.
  Implement monitoring tools or alerts to notify administrators when number ranges are approaching their limits.
  Document any changes made to number ranges for future reference and compliance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EI180 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.