How To Fix HRPAY99OC301 - Number & was the last number. Number assignment starts from the beginning

HRPAY99OC301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99OC - International payroll accounting, off-cycle

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Number & was the last number. Number assignment starts from the beginning

What causes this issue?

The last number in range 1 of the number range object HROC_REPL has
been used. Next time the numbers are allocated, the system will start
at the beginning of the range again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99OC301 - Number & was the last number. Number assignment starts from the beginning ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99OC301 typically relates to issues with number assignment in the Human Resources (HR) module, particularly in payroll processing. This error indicates that the system has reached the maximum limit for a specific number range, and as a result, it cannot assign a new number for a payroll document or similar entity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range for a specific payroll document or entity has been exhausted. This can happen if the system has processed a large number of payroll documents and the defined range is not sufficient.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the number range settings in the SAP system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that create payroll documents, they may not be handling number assignments correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object for payroll (e.g., HR_PAYROLL).
  Check the current number range and