How To Fix IO008 - CAUTION: The last number in number range & has been assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IO - Plant Maintenance: Object List

• Message number: 008

• Message text: CAUTION: The last number in number range & has been assigned

What causes this issue?

The last number from the number range has been assigned.

System Response

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?

Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IO008 - CAUTION: The last number in number range & has been assigned ?

  The SAP error message IO008 indicates that the last number in a specified number range has been assigned. This typically occurs when the system is trying to generate a new document or object that requires a unique identifier, but the number range defined for that object has been exhausted.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for the specific object (e.g., internal orders, projects, etc.) has reached its maximum limit, and no more numbers are available for assignment.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not have been properly configured to allow for sufficient numbers, or it may not have been extended to accommodate future needs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  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 COSS).
  Check the current number range intervals and extend them if necessary. You can add new intervals to allow for more numbers to be generated.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Settings:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can adjust the settings for the number range to ensure it can accommodate more entries.
  Ensure that the number range is set to "External" or "Internal" as per your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements that might affect number range assignment, review them to ensure they are functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis or SAP Support:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the number range or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on managing number ranges.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges, as this is typically restricted to certain user roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IO008 error and ensure that your number ranges are properly configured for future use.