How To Fix JBDVT141 - Internal number for variable transactions is in the critical range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBDVT - Messages for Variable Transaction

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Internal number for variable transactions is in the critical range

What causes this issue?

The internal number for variable transactions is a unique technical key
that is assigned internally. The numbers are taken from number range
interval '01' of the corresponding number range object. The number
range status of number range interval '01' has reached the critical
range, in which the system gives a warning each time a new number is
used.

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?

Reorganize if required number range interval '01' of the number range
object.
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFJB0BJB_VTNUMI>Maintain Number Range for Internal
Transaction Key</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBDVT141 - Internal number for variable transactions is in the critical range ?

  The SAP error message JBDVT141 indicates that the internal number for variable transactions is in a critical range. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Joint Venture Accounting (JVA) or similar modules where internal number ranges are used to manage transaction identifiers.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the internal number range for variable transactions reaching a predefined threshold that is considered critical. This can happen due to:
  
  Exhaustion of Number Range: The number range defined for variable transactions is nearing its upper limit.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not be properly configured to accommodate the volume of transactions being processed.
  System Settings: The system settings may not allow for automatic extension of the number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the relevant number range object associated with variable transactions (e.g., JBDV for Joint Venture Accounting).
  Check the current status of the number range and see if it is nearing its limit.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is indeed close to its limit, you can extend it. This can be done by:
  
  Selecting the number range object.
  Adjusting the upper limit to a higher value.
  Saving the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing number range is not feasible, consider creating a new number range for variable transactions.
  Ensure that the new number range is properly configured and assigned to the relevant transaction types.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  After making changes, monitor the usage of the number range to ensure that it does not reach critical levels again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for best practices regarding number range management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Object Maintenance
  OBD4 - Number Range Maintenance for Document Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to number range management.
  System Administration: Ensure that your SAP system is regularly maintained and that number ranges are monitored as part of system health checks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the JBDVT141 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.