How To Fix GZ822 - Document number range (& documents) is too large

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GZ - Message class for FI-LC

• Message number: 822

• Message text: Document number range (& documents) is too large

What causes this issue?

You selected &V1& documents.
Due to the run-time required, you can select a maximum of 100
documents.

System Response

Error message.

How to fix this error?

Select a smaller range of documents or use the journal entry report in
the Information System.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ822 - Document number range (& documents) is too large ?

  The SAP error message GZ822 indicates that the document number range for a specific document type has been exceeded. This typically occurs when the number of documents created in a particular number range exceeds the predefined limits set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Number Range: The primary cause of this error is that the number of documents generated has reached the maximum limit defined for that number range. Each document type in SAP has a specific number range, and if the number of documents exceeds this range, the system will throw this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the number ranges, such as not having enough numbers defined in the range or the range being set too low.
  Document Type Settings: The document type settings may not be configured correctly, leading to an insufficient number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object (for example, for accounting documents, it might be FBNR).
  Check the current number range settings and see if the upper limit has been reached.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by:
  
  Going to transaction code OBA7 (for financial documents) or the relevant transaction for your document type.
  Select the number range and adjust the upper limit to a higher value.
  Ensure that the new range does not conflict with existing ranges.
  
  
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing number range is not feasible, consider creating a new number range:
  
  In the same configuration area, create a new number range and assign it to the relevant document type.
  Make sure to update the document type settings to use the new number range.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type is correctly configured to use the appropriate number range.
  You can check this in transaction code OBA7 or the relevant configuration area for your document type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that documents can be created successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Maintain Number Ranges for Document Types
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges and document types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GZ822 error and continue processing documents in SAP.