How To Fix J4137 - Assigned number is in the critical area: Obj.&, no.&, CC &, year &

J4137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Assigned number is in the critical area: Obj.&, no.&, CC &, year &

What causes this issue?

An action was started which requires an internal number to be assigned.
The available numbers in the number range are running out. If they do,
errors could occur.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Extend the number range concerned. Obj (&V1&), number (&V2&), company
code (&V3&), year (&V4&).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J4137 - Assigned number is in the critical area: Obj.&, no.&, CC &, year & ?

  The SAP error message J4137 indicates that there is an issue related to the assignment of a number in a critical area of the system. This typically pertains to the assignment of document numbers, such as those used in financial accounting or controlling, where the number range is critical for maintaining data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  The error message J4137 is triggered when you attempt to assign a document number that falls within a critical area defined in the system. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the object (e.g., accounting document, cost center) is set up in such a way that certain numbers are reserved or restricted for specific purposes.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type you are using may have restrictions on the number ranges that can be assigned.
  Year-End Closing: If the error occurs around the year-end closing period, it may be due to the fact that certain