F5A008 - Warning: Last document number from the number interval was assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Warning: Last document number from the number interval was assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A008 - Warning: Last document number from the number interval was assigned ?

  The SAP error message F5A008, which states "Warning: Last document number from the number interval was assigned," typically occurs in the context of document number assignment in SAP, particularly when dealing with financial documents or other transactional records. This warning indicates that the last document number in the specified number range has been assigned, and if no new number range is defined or extended, subsequent document postings may fail.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for a particular document type has been completely utilized, meaning that the last available number has been assigned.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not be properly configured to allow for additional numbers, or it may not have been extended to accommodate future transactions.
  Limited Number Range: The number range may have been set with a limited scope, which has now been exhausted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object (e.g., for financial documents, it might be related to the document type).
  Check the current number range intervals and extend them if necessary. You can add new intervals to allow for more document numbers.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing number range is not feasible, consider creating a new number range.
  Assign the new number range to the relevant document type in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the number range is correctly configured in the relevant customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the appropriate section for financial accounting or the specific module you are working with and verify the number range settings.
  
  
  
  Monitor Document Creation:
  
  After making changes, monitor the document creation process to ensure that new documents are being assigned numbers correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: For managing number range objects.
  SPRO: For accessing the SAP Reference IMG to configure settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on managing number ranges and understanding the implications of number range exhaustion.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the new or extended number range is functioning as expected.
  
  Important Note:
  Always ensure that you have the necessary authorizations and that changes to number ranges are made in accordance with your organization's policies and procedures. It may also be advisable to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team before making changes to number ranges, especially in a production environment.