How To Fix J3185 - Too few free numbers: Object = &, interval = &, company code = &

J3185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Too few free numbers: Object = &, interval = &, company code = &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3185 - Too few free numbers: Object = &, interval = &, company code = & ?

  The SAP error message J3185 ("Too few free numbers: Object = &, interval = &, company code = &") typically occurs when the system runs out of available number ranges for a specific object in a given company code. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating documents, invoices, or other records that require unique identification numbers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for the specific object (e.g., invoice numbers, document numbers) has been completely used up.
  
  Configuration Issues: The number range might not be properly configured or might not have enough numbers allocated to it.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The object may be incorrectly assigned to a number range that is not valid or has been deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the error message.
  Check the intervals defined for that object and see if they are