How To Fix F2232 - Fewer numbers have been found in number range & than searched for

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 232

• Message text: Fewer numbers have been found in number range & than searched for

What causes this issue?

More internal numbers were requested than were returned.
Probably almost all the numbers in the number range have already been
assigned. Nevertheless, there may still be isolated free internal
numbers in the number range.

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?

RESET N1
Call the function again, perhaps with a different number of requested
internal numbers.
Choose a different number range.
Extend the number range.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2232 - Fewer numbers have been found in number range & than searched for ?

  The SAP error message F2232, which states "Fewer numbers have been found in number range & than searched for," typically occurs when there is an attempt to generate or assign a document number from a number range that does not have enough available numbers to fulfill the request. This can happen in various financial transactions, such as invoice processing or document creation.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for the document type has been exhausted, meaning there are no more available numbers to assign.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not be properly configured or may not have been extended to accommodate the volume of transactions.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The document type may be incorrectly assigned to a number range that is not sufficient for the expected volume of transactions.
  Number Range Locking: The number range may be locked or restricted for some reason, preventing new numbers from being generated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the status of the number range object related to the document type in question.
  Verify if the number range is exhausted or if there are any restrictions.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by going to transaction code SNRO and selecting the appropriate number range object.
  Adjust the upper limit of the number range to allow for more numbers.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the document type in transaction code OBA7 (for financial documents) or the relevant configuration transaction for your specific document type.
  Ensure that the number range is correctly assigned and that it is set up to accommodate the expected volume of transactions.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Ensure that there are no locks on the number range. You can check this in transaction code SNRO or by consulting with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making any changes, test the document creation process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Maintain Document Number Ranges
  SNUM: Number Range Management
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking and adjusting the number range, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F2232 error and ensure that your number ranges are properly configured to handle the required transactions.