How To Fix /FTI/INTERNAL_ERROR018 - Number range of entity &1 is depleted.No new ID could be generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /FTI/INTERNAL_ERROR -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Number range of entity &1 is depleted.No new ID could be generated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /FTI/INTERNAL_ERROR018 - Number range of entity &1 is depleted.No new ID could be generated ?

  The SAP error message /FTI/INTERNAL_ERROR018 indicates that the number range for a specific entity (denoted by &1) has been exhausted, meaning that the system can no longer generate new IDs for that entity. This typically occurs when the defined number range has been fully utilized, and no more numbers are available for assignment.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The most common cause is that the number range defined for the entity has been completely used up. This can happen if the number range is too small for the volume of transactions being processed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the number range, such as incorrect settings or limits that have been reached.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or bugs can lead to incorrect handling of number ranges.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the entity that is causing the error.
  Check the current number range intervals and extend them if necessary. You can add new intervals or increase the upper limit of the existing range.
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Number Ranges:
  
  Ensure that there are no other number ranges that can be used for the same entity. Sometimes, multiple number ranges can be defined for an entity, and you may need to switch to a different one.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent this issue from occurring in the future. Set up alerts or reports to notify you when a number range is nearing depletion.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific guidance related to the entity in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that new IDs can be generated without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number ranges or provide patches for known bugs.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional errors or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and prevent it from occurring in the future.