How To Fix FV148 - Maximum sequence number exceeded -> last 3 digits are used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FV - Electronic Banking Messages

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Maximum sequence number exceeded -> last 3 digits are used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FV148 - Maximum sequence number exceeded -> last 3 digits are used ?

  The SAP error message FV148 "Maximum sequence number exceeded -> last 3 digits are used" typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with document numbers in SAP. This error indicates that the system has reached the maximum limit for the sequence number of a document type, and as a result, it is reverting to using the last three digits of the sequence number.
  Cause:
  
  Document Number Range Exhaustion: Each document type in SAP has a defined number range. If the number range is exhausted (i.e., all possible numbers have been used), the system cannot generate a new document number.
  Configuration Issues: The number range configuration for the document type may not be set up correctly, or it may not allow for sufficient numbers.
  Custom Number Ranges: If custom number ranges are being used, they may not have been defined with a large enough range to accommodate the volume of documents being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object for the document type in question (e.g., for financial documents, it might be related to the object FBNR).
  Check the current status of the number range and see if it has been exhausted.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by adjusting the upper limit of the number range.
  This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by editing the number range intervals.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code OBY6 (for financial document types) and check the settings for the document type that is generating the error.
  Ensure that the number range assigned to the document type is appropriate for the expected volume of transactions.
  
  
  
  Monitor Document Creation:
  
  If the system is generating a high volume of documents, consider monitoring the document creation process to identify any unusual spikes in activity that may be leading to rapid number range consumption.
  
  
  
  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
  OBY6: Document Type Configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  Best Practices: Regularly monitor and manage number ranges to prevent exhaustion, especially in high-volume environments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FV148 error and ensure that your document processing continues smoothly.