How To Fix GP153 - The number interval is almost exhausted

GP153 - Overview

• 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