How To Fix L9111 - The "From" number must be smaller than the "To" number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L9 - Function Modules

• Message number: 111

• Message text: The "From" number must be smaller than the "To" number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L9111 - The "From" number must be smaller than the "To" number ?

  The SAP error message L9111, which states "The 'From' number must be smaller than the 'To' number," typically occurs in the context of number range management, particularly when dealing with document numbers, material numbers, or other sequential identifiers in SAP.
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to define or use a number range where the starting number (the "From" number) is greater than or equal to the ending number (the "To" number). This situation is logically incorrect because a range cannot start from a number that is equal to or greater than the number it is supposed to end at.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and correct the number range settings. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Access Number Range Maintenance:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object (for example, for material numbers, it might be MATERIAL).
  
  
  
  Check the Number Range:
  
  Look for the number range interval that is causing the issue.
  Verify the "From" and "To" numbers in the defined intervals.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Number Range:
  
  If the "From" number is greater than or equal to the "To" number, you need to adjust these values.
  Change the "From" number to a value that is less than the "To" number.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Try to perform the action that previously triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Number Range Objects: Each type of document or entity in SAP has a specific number range object that governs how its identifiers are generated and managed.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges, as this is typically restricted to certain user roles.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on number range management and best practices.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport your changes to the production environment if necessary.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.