How To Fix HRTIM_SE008 - Number Range Error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM_SE - Message Class for Timemanagement Services

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Number Range Error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM_SE008 - Number Range Error ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM_SE008, which indicates a "Number Range Error," typically occurs when the system attempts to generate a number (such as an employee ID, time record, etc.) that falls outside the defined number range for a specific object. This can happen in various modules, including Human Resources (HR) and Time Management.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The defined number range for the object has been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers have been used.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Number Range Intervals: The intervals for the number range may not be set correctly, leading to conflicts or overlaps.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object (e.g., for employee numbers, it might be HR_NUM).
  Check the current status of the number range to see if it has been exhausted.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by creating a new interval or increasing the upper limit of the existing interval.
  Ensure that the new range does not overlap with existing numbers.
  
  
  
  Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the number range in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the number range is correctly assigned to the relevant object.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify entries in the number range.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: To manage number ranges.
  SPRO: To access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to HRTIM_SE008.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRTIM_SE008 error and ensure that the number range is functioning correctly in your SAP system.