How To Fix L3186 - Check number range interval for inventory TO (end of interval soon)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Check number range interval for inventory TO (end of interval soon)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3186 - Check number range interval for inventory TO (end of interval soon) ?

  The SAP error message L3186 indicates that there is an issue with the number range interval for inventory Transfer Orders (TO). Specifically, it warns that the end of the number range interval is approaching, which means that the system is running out of available numbers to assign to new Transfer Orders.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the number range interval for Transfer Orders is nearly exhausted. This can happen if:
  
  The number range has not been properly configured or extended.
  The number range has been used up due to a high volume of Transfer Orders being created.
  The number range settings have not been reviewed or adjusted for a long time.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to extend the number range interval for Transfer Orders. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the object name for Transfer Orders, which is typically L_TA (for Transfer Orders) or L_TA_01 (for Inventory Transfer Orders), and click on "Change".
  
  
  
  Check the Current Number Range:
  
  Review the current number range intervals. Look for the interval that is nearing its end.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the current interval is close to being exhausted, you can create a new interval or extend the existing one. 
  To do this, select the interval and click on "Change". You can then adjust the upper limit of the interval to a higher number.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your adjustments.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Create a new Transfer Order to ensure that the error message no longer appears and that the system can assign a new number.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Monitoring Number Ranges: Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent running into this issue in the future. You can set up alerts or reports to notify you when the number range is approaching its limit.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides for detailed instructions on managing number ranges and understanding the implications of changes.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to number ranges, as this typically requires administrative access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the L3186 error and ensure that your system can continue to create Transfer Orders without interruption.