How To Fix M2541 - Number range for jobs has been exhausted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 541

• Message text: Number range for jobs has been exhausted

What causes this issue?

When an evaluation is generated, an internal number is assigned to it.
The system records the last counter reading in table TMCSD, "Field Job".

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2541 - Number range for jobs has been exhausted ?

  The SAP error message M2541, which states "Number range for jobs has been exhausted," typically occurs when the system has run out of available numbers in the number range assigned for job scheduling. This can happen if the number range has not been properly maintained or if the maximum limit of the number range has been reached.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for job scheduling has reached its maximum limit.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not have been configured correctly, or the intervals may not have been set appropriately.
  Lack of Maintenance: The number range may not have been extended or adjusted to accommodate the volume of jobs being created.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M2541 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Current Number Range:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the object name related to job scheduling (usually JOB or similar) and check the current number range intervals.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it:
  
  In the SNRO transaction, select the number range object and choose to edit the intervals.
  Add a new interval or extend the existing one to increase the range of available numbers.
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Settings:
  
  Ensure that the number range is set to allow for sufficient numbers based on your job scheduling needs.
  You may want to set the number range to a higher maximum limit if you anticipate a high volume of jobs.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion of Old Jobs:
  
  If applicable, consider deleting old or completed jobs that are no longer needed. This can help free up some numbers if the system is configured to reuse them.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for best practices on managing number ranges.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the job scheduling functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number ranges.
  SM37: To monitor job status and history.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to number range management.
  System Performance: Regularly monitor job scheduling and number range usage to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M2541 error and ensure that your job scheduling continues without interruption.