How To Fix GK886 - Number range &3 is exhausted for dimension &1, year &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 886

• Message text: Number range &3 is exhausted for dimension &1, year &2

What causes this issue?

The document number counter in number range &V3& is now exhausted for
dimension &V1& and fiscal year &V2&. The counter may have been reset.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change the definition of the number range. If applicable, correct the
counter.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK886 - Number range &3 is exhausted for dimension &1, year &2 ?

  The SAP error message GK886 indicates that the number range for a specific dimension in a given year has been exhausted. This typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules where unique identifiers (like document numbers or transaction numbers) are required for various entries.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for the specified dimension (e.g., cost center, internal order) has been completely used up. This can happen if the number range is not large enough to accommodate the volume of transactions being processed.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not have been properly configured or extended to allow for more numbers.
  Yearly Limitation: The number range might be set to reset or limit itself annually, and if the limit is reached for the current year, it will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the dimension in question.
  Check the current number range settings and extend the range if necessary.
  Ensure that the number range is set to accommodate future transactions.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing number range is not feasible, consider creating a new number range for the dimension.
  This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by defining a new number range object.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the specific dimension in the relevant module (e.g., controlling, financial accounting).
  Ensure that the number range is correctly assigned and that there are no restrictions that could lead to exhaustion.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on managing number ranges for the relevant module.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number ranges.
  OB52: To manage posting periods, which may also affect number range usage.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly monitor number range usage to prevent exhaustion.
  Plan for future growth by setting larger number ranges or creating additional ranges as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to the number range, perform tests to ensure that new transactions can be processed without errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GK886 error and ensure that your SAP system can continue processing transactions without interruption.