How To Fix IO010 - 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: 010

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

What causes this issue?

While attempting to determine a new object list number (number range
object &V1&), the system determined that the number to be assigned, &V2&
, is greater than &V3&.
"2147483647" is the maximum number technically possible, even if the
number range object allows a higher number.

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

Archive the object lists (archiving object PM_OBJLIST) to ensure that
the number level can be reset.
After archiving is completed, the number level can be set to the "start
value" of the archived object lists.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IO010 - CAUTION: Critical point in number range & has been reached ?

  The SAP error message IO010, which states "CAUTION: Critical point in number range & has been reached," typically indicates that a number range for a specific object (such as internal orders, cost centers, etc.) is nearing its limit. This can lead to issues with creating new entries if the number range is exhausted.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Limit Reached: The number range defined for a specific object type has reached a critical threshold, meaning that the next number to be assigned is close to the maximum limit of that range.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not have been configured properly, or the range may be too small for the volume of transactions being processed.
  Excessive Usage: There may be an unexpectedly high number of entries being created in that number range, leading to its rapid consumption.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object (e.g., for internal orders, it might be CO_ORDER).
  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 range is not feasible, consider creating a new number range and assigning it to the relevant object.
  This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by defining a new number range and ensuring it is properly assigned in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent reaching critical points in the future. This can involve setting up alerts or reports to track the consumption of number ranges.
  
  
  
  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 ranges.
  SNUM: To display number range intervals.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to number range management.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to the number range, ensure to test the creation of new entries to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  User Training: Educate users on the implications of number range limits and encourage them to report any issues before they reach critical levels.
  
  
  By addressing the number range issue proactively, you can prevent disruptions in business processes that rely on the creation of new entries in SAP.