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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• 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 anticipated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the error (e.g., for internal orders, it might be CO_ORDER).
  Check the current status of the number range and see how many numbers are still available.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is indeed nearing its limit, you can extend it. This can be done by:
  
  Going to the number range object in SNRO.
  Adjusting the upper limit of the number range to allow for more numbers.
  
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing number range is not feasible, consider creating a new number range and assigning it to the relevant object or document type.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent reaching critical points in the future. Set up alerts or reports to notify administrators when usage approaches critical levels.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to 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 range intervals.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional guidance or fixes related to number range issues.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify number ranges, as this is often a requirement for making changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IO007 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.