How To Fix GP153 - The number interval is almost exhausted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GP - FI-SL and CO planning

• Message number: 153

• Message text: The number interval is almost exhausted

What causes this issue?

You are below the percentage specified in table TNRO for the number
range object GL_LOCAL or GL_GLOBAL, for which the system should return a
warning.

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?

Extend the number range interval using the number range maintenance
transactions.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP153 - The number interval is almost exhausted ?

  The SAP error message GP153, which states "The number interval is almost exhausted," typically occurs in the context of number ranges in SAP, particularly when dealing with document numbers, transaction numbers, or other identifiers that are generated automatically by the system. This error indicates that the defined number range for a specific object is nearing its limit, meaning that there are very few numbers left available for assignment.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The primary cause of this error is that the number range defined for a particular object (like a document type or transaction) is close to being fully utilized.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not have been configured properly, or the intervals may not have been set wide enough to accommodate the volume of transactions.
  High Transaction Volume: A sudden increase in the number of transactions or documents being created can lead to the number range being exhausted more quickly than anticipated.
  
  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 intervals and extend them if necessary. You can add new intervals or increase the upper limit of the existing interval.
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing number range is not feasible, consider creating a new number range for the object.
  Assign the new number range to the relevant document type or transaction.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent this issue from occurring in the future. Set up alerts or reports to notify administrators when the number range is nearing exhaustion.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for best practices on managing number ranges.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to number range management.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting to make changes has the necessary authorizations to modify number ranges.
  
  By addressing the number range issue promptly, you can prevent disruptions in business processes that rely on the generation of unique identifiers.