How To Fix FB331 - Last number of the central address management has already been assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 331

• Message text: Last number of the central address management has already been assigned

What causes this issue?

You wanted to create an address in the central address management.

System Response

The last number in the central address management, however, has already
been assigned. Creating a new address is no longer possible.
Termination of processing.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator. A reorganization of the central
address management must be carried out.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB331 - Last number of the central address management has already been assigned ?

  The SAP error message FB331, "Last number of the central address management has already been assigned," typically occurs when you are trying to create a new business partner or customer/vendor record, and the system has run out of available numbers in the number range assigned for that particular type of record.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for the business partner or customer/vendor has been completely used up. This can happen if the number range is not large enough to accommodate the volume of records being created.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings, such as incorrect intervals or limits set for the number range.
  Number Range Assignment: The number range might not be properly assigned to the relevant document type or business partner category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the relevant number range object (e.g., BUPA for business partners).
  Check the current status of the number range to see if it has been exhausted.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by:
  
  Going to the transaction code SNRO.
  Selecting the relevant number range object.
  Adjusting the upper limit of the number range to allow for more numbers.
  
  
  Ensure that the new range does not overlap with existing numbers.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If necessary, you can create a new number range and assign it to the relevant business partner or customer/vendor type.
  This can be done in the transaction code OBA7 (for customer number ranges) or BP (for business partner).
  
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the number range is correctly assigned to the relevant document types or categories in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis or SAP Support:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the number range configuration, consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Customer Number Ranges
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing number ranges and business partner configurations.
  Testing: After making changes, test the creation of a new record to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FB331 error and continue with your business processes in SAP.