How To Fix FIPR182 - Numbers available for object &1, number range &2 are nearly exhausted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIPR - Nachrichten für Finanzprodukte

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Numbers available for object &1, number range &2 are nearly exhausted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIPR182 - Numbers available for object &1, number range &2 are nearly exhausted ?

  The SAP error message FIPR182 indicates that the number range for a specific object is nearly exhausted. This typically occurs when the system is close to reaching the upper limit of the defined number range for a particular document type or object, such as invoices, purchase orders, or other financial documents.
  Cause:
  
  Exhaustion of Number Range: The number range defined for the object (e.g., invoices, purchase orders) is running low on available numbers.
  High Volume of Transactions: A significant increase in the volume of transactions can lead to rapid consumption of the available number range.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not have been configured to accommodate the expected volume of transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the error message.
  Check the current number range settings and extend the range if necessary. This can involve increasing the upper limit of the number range.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing number range is not feasible, consider creating a new number range for the object.
  Assign the new number range to the relevant document type or object.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent future exhaustion.
  Set up alerts or reports to notify administrators when the number range is approaching its limit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for best practices on managing number ranges.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  OBA7: To maintain number ranges for financial documents.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to number range management.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to the number range, perform testing to ensure that the system can generate new numbers without issues.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are aware of the implications of number range exhaustion and the importance of monitoring transaction volumes.
  
  
  By addressing the number range issue proactively, you can prevent disruptions in business processes that rely on the generation of unique identifiers for documents and transactions.