M7560 - Check number range interval (approaching interval end)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 560

• Message text: Check number range interval (approaching interval end)

What causes this issue?

The end of the interval for number assignment (material documents or
reservations) has nearly been reached.

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?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1
INCLUDE MB_NA_NUMMERNKREIS_PFLEGEN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7560 - Check number range interval (approaching interval end) ?

  The SAP error message M7560, which states "Check number range interval (approaching interval end)," typically occurs when the number range for a specific document type is nearing its defined limit. This can happen in various modules, such as Materials Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD), where unique document numbers are required.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the number range interval for a specific document type is close to being exhausted. Each document type in SAP has a defined number range, and when the system approaches the upper limit of this range, it triggers this warning message to alert users that they need to take action to prevent disruptions in document creation.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Number Range:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object (e.g., for material documents, it might be MATERIAL).
  Check the current status of the number range intervals to see how close you are to the upper limit.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is indeed nearing its limit, you can extend it:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO.
  Select the relevant number range object and choose the interval you want to extend.
  Adjust the upper limit of the number range to a higher value.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing number range is not feasible or if you want to keep the current range intact for historical reasons, you can create a new number range:
  
  In transaction code SNRO, create a new interval with a different range.
  Assign the new number range to the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  After making changes, monitor the usage of the number range to ensure that it does not approach the limit again in the near future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OMH1: Maintain Number Ranges for Material Documents (specific to MM)
  OVH1: Maintain Number Ranges for Sales Documents (specific to SD)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on managing number ranges.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or functional team if you are unsure about making changes to number ranges.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly monitor number range usage as part of system maintenance.
  Set up alerts or reports to notify administrators when number ranges are approaching their limits.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M7560 error and ensure that your document processing continues without interruption.