How To Fix LR049 - The number set will soon be used up

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LR - CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet

• Message number: 049

• Message text: The number set will soon be used up

What causes this issue?

The numbers in the number range interval &V1& for the number range
object &V2& will soon all have been assigned.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Notify the SAP hotline.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LR049 - The number set will soon be used up ?

  The SAP error message LR049, which states "The number set will soon be used up," typically occurs when the number range for a specific document type or object is nearing its limit. This can happen in various modules of SAP, such as Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), or Finance (FI), where unique identifiers (like invoice numbers, order numbers, etc.) are generated.
  Cause:
  
  Exhaustion of Number Range: The number range defined for a particular document type is close to its upper limit. For example, if the number range is defined from 100000 to 199999, and you are approaching 199999, you will receive this warning.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not have been configured properly to accommodate the expected volume of transactions.
  Limited Number Range: The number range may have been intentionally set to a small size for testing or other reasons.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the document type that is generating the error.
  Check the current number range intervals and extend them if necessary. You can add a new interval or increase the upper limit of the existing interval.
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing number range is not feasible, you can create a new number range and assign it to the relevant document type.
  This can be done in the same SNRO transaction or through the specific configuration transaction for the module you are working with (e.g., OBA7 for FI, OVA2 for SD).
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent running into this issue in the future. Set up alerts or reports to notify you 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: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Number Range Maintenance for Financial Accounting
  OVA2: Number Range Maintenance for Sales Document
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to number range management.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the new number range is functioning correctly and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LR049 error and ensure that your number ranges are adequately managed.