How To Fix IO011 - 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: 011

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

What causes this issue?

While attempting to determine a new object list number (number range
object &V1&), the system determined that the number "2147483647" has
been reached.
"2147483647" is the maximum number technically possible, even if the
number range object allows a higher number.

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

System Response

Processing is terminated.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IO011 - CAUTION: The last number in number range & has been assigned ?

  The SAP error message IO011, which states "CAUTION: The last number in number range & has been assigned," typically occurs when you are trying to create a new document (such as an internal order, project, etc.) and the number range for that document type has reached its limit. This means that the last number in the defined number range has been assigned, and there are no more available numbers to assign to new documents.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for the specific document type has been fully utilized.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not have been properly configured to allow for sufficient numbers.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The document type may be incorrectly assigned to a number range that is too small.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object (e.g., for internal orders, it might be CO_ORDER).
  Check the current number range intervals and see if the last number has indeed been assigned.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by adding a new interval.
  In the same SNRO transaction, you can create a new interval with a higher upper limit.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the document type is assigned to the correct number range that has sufficient capacity.
  You can check this in the configuration settings for the specific document type (e.g., internal orders) using transaction code OKA0.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent this issue from occurring in the future.
  Set up alerts or reports to notify you when the number range is nearing its limit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for best practices on managing number ranges.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OKA0: Internal Order Types
  SNUM: Number Range Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to number range management.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IO011 error and ensure that your number ranges are properly managed.