M7561 - Check number range interval (end of interval reached)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 561

• Message text: Check number range interval (end of interval reached)

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The system cannot book any more documents until a new number range has
been defined for them.

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 M7561 - Check number range interval (end of interval reached) ?

  The SAP error message M7561, which states "Check number range interval (end of interval reached)," typically occurs when the system attempts to generate a new document number (such as a material document, invoice, etc.) but finds that the number range interval for that document type has been exhausted. This means that the last number in the defined range has been reached, and there are no more available numbers to assign.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The most common cause is that the defined number range for the specific document type has been completely used up.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range may not have been configured correctly, or the intervals may not have been set up to accommodate the expected volume of documents.
  Limited Number Range: The number range might be too small for the business needs, especially if the organization has grown or if there has been an increase in transaction volume.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Object Maintenance).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the document type that is generating the error.
  Check the current intervals and extend the number range by adding a new interval or increasing the upper limit of the existing interval.
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the number range is correctly assigned to the relevant document type in the configuration settings.
  Use transaction code OMH1 (for material documents) or the relevant transaction for other document types to verify the assignment.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent running out of numbers in the future. This can be done by checking the number of documents created over a specific period.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for best practices on managing number ranges.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  OMH1: Number Range for Material Documents
  OMH2: Number Range for Invoice Documents (or other relevant transaction codes based on the document type)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional guidance or fixes related to number range issues.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges, as this is typically restricted to certain user roles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M7561 error and ensure that your number ranges are appropriately configured for your business needs.