How To Fix IO007 - CAUTION: Critical point in number range & has been reached

IO007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IO - Plant Maintenance: Object List

• Message number: 007

• Message text: CAUTION: Critical point in number range & has been reached

What causes this issue?

In number range maintenance, a critical point arises when there are only
a few numbers left to be assigned.
In the determined number range, this critical point has been reached.

How to fix this error?

System Response

Since almost all of the numbers in the number range have been assigned,
please contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IO007 - CAUTION: Critical point in number range & has been reached ?

  The SAP error message IO007, which states "CAUTION: Critical point in number range & has been reached," typically occurs when the system is approaching the limit of a defined number range for a specific object or document type. This can happen in various modules, such as Controlling (CO) or other areas where number ranges are utilized.
  
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the number range defined for a particular object (like internal orders, cost centers, etc.) is nearing its upper limit. Each number range has a defined start and end, and once the system reaches a critical point (usually a predefined threshold), it triggers this warning.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration of the number range may not be set up correctly, leading to premature warnings.
  High Volume of Transactions: If there is a high volume of transactions being processed, the number range may be consumed more quickly than