How To Fix EZ852 - Number range &1 (object &2) is in critical area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EZ - Print workbench

• Message number: 852

• Message text: Number range &1 (object &2) is in critical area

What causes this issue?

Most of the numbers available have already been 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EZ852 - Number range &1 (object &2) is in critical area ?

  The SAP error message EZ852 indicates that a number range for a specific object is in a critical area. This typically means that the number range is nearing its limit and may soon run out of available numbers, which can disrupt processes that rely on generating new numbers (like document numbers, order numbers, etc.).
  Cause:
  
  Exhaustion of Number Range: The number range defined for the object has reached a critical threshold, meaning that the available numbers are low.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not have been configured properly, or the intervals may not have been set up to accommodate the expected volume of transactions.
  High Transaction Volume: A sudden increase in the number of transactions can lead to rapid consumption of the available numbers in the range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object (indicated by &2 in the error message).
  Check the current intervals and extend them if necessary. You can add new intervals to increase the range of available numbers.
  
  
  
  Create New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing number range is not feasible, consider creating a new number range object and assigning it to the relevant application.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent reaching critical levels in the future. Set up alerts or reports to notify administrators when usage approaches a predefined threshold.
  
  
  
  Check for Configuration Errors:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the number range to ensure they are set up correctly and are appropriate for the expected transaction volume.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display and maintain number ranges.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on managing number ranges and best practices.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to number range management.
  
  
  By addressing the issue promptly, you can prevent disruptions in business processes that rely on the generation of unique numbers.