How To Fix GLPL306 - The assigned number is within the critical area

GLPL306 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLPL - Message class planning FI-SL/GL

• Message number: 306

• Message text: The assigned number is within the critical area

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GLPL306 - Details

• The SAP error message GLPL306, which states "The assigned number is within the critical area," typically occurs in the context of number range management in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to assign a number from a number range that is considered critical, meaning that it is reserved for specific purposes or has reached a threshold that should not be exceeded.
  
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range assigned to a particular document type or object may have been configured with a critical area. This is often done to prevent the assignment of numbers that could lead to conflicts or issues in the system.
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range may be nearing its limit, and the next number to be assigned falls within a critical area that is reserved for special cases or future use.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may inadvertently