How To Fix I4149 - Nearly all numbers are assigned for object & in internal number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I4 - WCM: Work Clearance Management

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Nearly all numbers are assigned for object & in internal number range

What causes this issue?

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?

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Enhance the existing interval or add a new one.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I4149 - Nearly all numbers are assigned for object & in internal number range ?

  The SAP error message I4149 indicates that nearly all numbers in the internal number range for a specific object have been assigned. This typically occurs when the number range for a particular object (like a document, invoice, or other entity) is nearing its limit, meaning that there are very few or no available numbers left to assign.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The internal number range defined for the object has been nearly fully utilized.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not have been configured to allow for a sufficient range of numbers.
  High Volume of Transactions: A high volume of transactions or documents being created can lead to rapid consumption of the available numbers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the error.
  Check the current number range settings and extend the range if necessary. This can involve increasing the upper limit of the number range.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing number range is not feasible, consider creating a new number range for the object.
  This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by defining a new number range and assigning it to the relevant object.
  
  
  
  Check for Configuration Errors:
  
  Ensure that the number range is correctly configured in the relevant customizing settings (e.g., in the IMG under the specific module related to the object).
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent running into this issue in the future. Set up alerts or reports to notify administrators when a number range is nearing its limit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for best practices regarding number range management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or solutions for specific scenarios related to number ranges.
  Custom Development: If your organization has custom developments that utilize number ranges, ensure that they are also reviewed to prevent similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the I4149 error and ensure that your number ranges are adequately managed.