How To Fix KE517 - Number range is full (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Number range is full (see long text)

What causes this issue?

Document numbers are required when updating plan line items. The upper
limit of the document number range has been reached.

System Response

No further postings are possible until the interval has been extended.

How to fix this error?

In CO-PA Customizing, extend the number range for operating
concern &V1&, record type &V2& under "Planning".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE517 - Number range is full (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message KE517, which states "Number range is full," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) module transactions, particularly when dealing with internal orders, cost centers, or other objects that require unique identifiers. This error indicates that the number range assigned to a particular object has been exhausted, meaning that all possible numbers within that range have been used.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The most common cause is that the defined number range for a specific object (like internal orders or cost centers) has been completely utilized.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings, such as an incorrectly defined range or limits that are too low.
  High Volume of Transactions: If your organization has a high volume of transactions, it can quickly consume 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 (e.g., for internal orders, it might be CO_ORDER).
  Check the current number range intervals and extend them if necessary. You can add new intervals or increase the upper limit of the existing range.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing range is not feasible, you can create a new number range and assign it to the relevant object.
  This involves defining a new number range object and ensuring it is properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Configuration Errors:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the number range to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Make sure that the number range is not restricted by any other settings that could limit its use.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent running into this issue in the future. Set up alerts or reports to track the consumption of number ranges.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  KOT2: To manage internal order number ranges.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on managing number ranges and understanding their configuration.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges, as this typically requires administrative privileges.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to number ranges, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the changes do not adversely affect other processes in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KE517 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.