How To Fix GC373 - You have reached the end of the document number range for PCA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 373

• Message text: You have reached the end of the document number range for PCA

What causes this issue?

No further document numbers could be assigned for number range object
&v1& with interval &v2&.

System Response

Data transfer not possible

How to fix this error?

Reset the interval &v2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC373 - You have reached the end of the document number range for PCA ?

  The SAP error message GC373, which states "You have reached the end of the document number range for PCA," typically occurs in the context of Profit Center Accounting (PCA) when you attempt to post a document, but the system has exhausted the available document number range for profit center postings.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The primary cause of this error is that the defined number range for profit center accounting has been fully utilized. This can happen if the number range is too small for the volume of transactions being processed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings for PCA, leading to the system not being able to generate new document numbers.
  Archiving: If the system is set up to archive old documents, and this process has not been executed properly, it may lead to the exhaustion of the number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the number range object related to PCA (usually PCA or similar).
  Check the current number range intervals and extend them if necessary. You can add new intervals to allow for more document numbers.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the number range is correctly configured in the customizing settings. You can do this through the transaction code SPRO and navigating to:
  
  Controlling -> Profit Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Define Number Ranges for Profit Center Accounting.
  
  
  Verify that the number range intervals are set correctly and that they are not overlapping or incorrectly defined.
  
  
  
  Archiving Old Documents:
  
  If applicable, consider archiving old profit center documents to free up space in the number range. This can be done through the transaction code SARA for archiving.
  Ensure that the archiving process is set up correctly and that it runs periodically to prevent future issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific guidance on managing number ranges in your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number ranges.
  SPRO: To access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  SARA: For archiving documents.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on managing number ranges in PCA.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the issue is resolved and that new document numbers can be generated without errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GC373 error and ensure that your profit center accounting processes can continue without interruption.