How To Fix GP154 - The last number of the number interval has been reached

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 154

• Message text: The last number of the number interval has been reached

What causes this issue?

The last free document number is being used for planning.

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 intervals using the number range maintenance
transactions.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP154 - The last number of the number interval has been reached ?

  The SAP error message GP154, which states "The last number of the number interval has been reached," 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.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the defined number range for a specific object (like a document type, transaction, or other entity) has been exhausted. This means that the system has used up all the available numbers in the defined interval, and there are no more numbers left to assign.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to extend the number range for the relevant object. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Number Range Object: Determine which number range is causing the issue. This can usually be found in the error message details or by checking the configuration for the specific document type or transaction.
  
  
  Access Number Range Maintenance:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the name of the number range object that you identified and click on "Display."
  
  
  
  Check the Current Number Range:
  
  In the display mode, you can see the current number range intervals. Check the existing intervals to confirm that the last number has indeed been reached.
  
  
  
  Change the Number Range:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can switch to change mode and create a new interval or extend the existing one.
  You can add a new interval with a higher upper limit or adjust the existing interval to accommodate more numbers.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After extending the number range, try to perform the action that previously resulted in the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges. This typically requires access to configuration or administrative roles.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on managing number ranges.
  Monitoring: After extending the number range, it’s a good practice to monitor the usage of the number range to prevent similar issues in the future.
  Custom Number Ranges: If you are using custom number ranges, ensure that they are properly configured and monitored.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or if the number range is being exhausted frequently, it may be worth reviewing the business processes to see if there are opportunities for optimization or if a different numbering strategy is needed.