How To Fix IS102 - Number range & is almost full

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Number range & is almost full

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS102 - Number range & is almost full ?

  The SAP error message IS102 indicates that a number range is almost full. This typically occurs when the system is nearing the limit of the defined number range for a specific object, such as documents, invoices, or other entities that require unique identifiers.
  Cause:
  
  Exhaustion of Number Range: The number range defined for a particular object is close to its upper limit. Each number range has a defined start and end value, and once the system reaches the end value, it cannot generate new numbers.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not have been configured properly, or the upper limit may have been set too low for the volume of transactions being processed.
  High Transaction Volume: A sudden increase in the volume of transactions can lead to rapid consumption of the available numbers in the range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the error.
  Check the current number range settings and extend the upper limit if necessary.
  Ensure that the new range does not conflict with existing ranges.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing range is not feasible, consider creating a new number range.
  Assign the new number range to the relevant object in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent running into this issue in the future.
  Set up alerts or reports to notify administrators when the number range is approaching its limit.
  
  
  
  Check for Configuration Errors:
  
  Review the configuration settings to ensure that the number range is set up correctly and that there are no errors in the configuration.
  
  
  
  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 Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify number ranges.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the new number range works as expected and does not disrupt existing processes.
  
  By addressing the number range issue promptly, you can prevent disruptions in business processes that rely on unique identifiers.