How To Fix KM361 - The number range interval for PCA is at a critical level.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 361

• Message text: The number range interval for PCA is at a critical level.

What causes this issue?

The number interval &V2& is in the critical range for number range
object &V1&.

System Response

Processing continued.

How to fix this error?

Reset the number range interval &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM361 - The number range interval for PCA is at a critical level. ?

  The SAP error message KM361 indicates that the number range interval for Profit Center Accounting (PCA) is at a critical level. This typically means that the system is running low on available numbers in the defined number range for profit centers, which can prevent the creation of new profit centers or related documents.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for profit centers is nearly exhausted, meaning that there are very few or no available numbers left for new profit centers.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not have been configured properly, or the intervals may not have been set wide enough to accommodate the expected volume of profit centers.
  High Volume of Transactions: A high volume of transactions or the creation of many profit centers in a short period can lead to the depletion of the number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the number range object related to profit centers (usually PCA or similar).
  Check the current intervals and extend them by adding new intervals or increasing the upper limit of the existing interval.
  Ensure that the new range does not overlap with existing ranges.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Profit Centers:
  
  Review the existing profit centers to ensure that there are no duplicates or unnecessary entries that could be removed to free up numbers.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of the number range to anticipate when it might become critical again, allowing for proactive management.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for best practices on managing number ranges.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the creation of new profit centers to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number ranges.
  KP06: To create or change profit centers.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to number range management.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KM361 error and ensure that your profit center accounting can continue to function without interruption.