How To Fix G4005 - Number range & for object & almost filled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G4 - EC-CS Consolidation

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Number range & for object & almost filled

What causes this issue?

The number range &v1& for object &v2& is more than 90% used.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You should increase the TO-numbers in the specified number range soon.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G4005 - Number range & for object & almost filled ?

  The SAP error message G4005 indicates that a number range for a specific object is almost filled. This typically occurs when the number range assigned to a particular object (like a document, transaction, or master data) is nearing its upper limit, meaning that there are very few numbers left available for assignment.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Exhaustion: The number range defined for the object has a limited set of numbers, and most of them have already been used.
  Configuration Issues: The number range might not have been configured to allow for a sufficient range of numbers.
  High Volume of Transactions: If the system is processing a high volume of transactions, it can quickly consume the available numbers in the range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the error.
  Check the current number range intervals and extend them if necessary. You can add new intervals to increase the range of available numbers.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing number range is not feasible, you can create a new number range object and assign it to the relevant application or transaction.
  Ensure that the new number range is properly configured and activated.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent future occurrences of this issue. Set up alerts or reports to notify administrators when a number range is nearing its limit.
  
  
  
  Check for Configuration Errors:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the number range to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no restrictions that could lead to premature exhaustion.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on managing number ranges.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges, as this typically requires administrative privileges.
  
  By addressing the number range issue promptly, you can avoid disruptions in business processes that rely on the generation of unique identifiers.