How To Fix L0021 - Check number range interval "&" for inventory documents (nearing end)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L0 - Messages for Module pool SAPFL000

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Check number range interval "&" for inventory documents (nearing end)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L0021 - Check number range interval "&" for inventory documents (nearing end) ?

  The SAP error message L0021 indicates that the number range interval for inventory documents is nearing its end. This typically means that the system is approaching the limit of available numbers in the specified number range for inventory documents, which can lead to issues in creating new inventory documents if the range is exhausted.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Exhaustion: The number range defined for inventory documents is limited, and the system is close to using up all available numbers.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not have been configured properly, or it may not have been extended to accommodate future needs.
  High Volume of Transactions: A high volume of inventory transactions may have led to rapid consumption of the available number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object for inventory documents (usually L_ITEM or similar).
  Check the current intervals and extend the number range by adding a new interval or increasing the upper limit of the existing interval.
  
  
  
  Create New Number Range:
  
  If the existing number range is not sufficient, consider creating a new number range and assigning it to the relevant document type.
  This can be done in the configuration settings under SPRO > Logistics Execution > Inventory Management > Document Types > Define Number Ranges.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent future occurrences of this issue.
  Set up alerts or reports to notify administrators when the number range is nearing its limit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for best practices regarding number range management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number ranges.
  SPRO: To access configuration settings.
  
  
  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 in the system.
  
  By addressing the number range issue proactively, you can prevent disruptions in inventory document processing and maintain smooth operations within your SAP system.