How To Fix MB047 - Internal number range & (&, &) exhausted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MB - Logistics Information Library

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Internal number range & (&, &) exhausted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MB047 - Internal number range & (&, &) exhausted ?

  The SAP error message MB047 indicates that the internal number range for a specific object has been exhausted. This typically occurs when the system has run out of available numbers in a defined range for a particular document type or object, such as material documents, purchase orders, or other transactional records.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The most common cause is that the number range defined for the specific document type has been completely used up. This can happen if the number range is not sufficiently large to accommodate the volume of transactions being processed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the number range intervals, such as incorrect settings or missing intervals.
  System Migration or Upgrade: If the system has been recently migrated or upgraded, there may be inconsistencies in the number range settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MB047 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  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 intervals defined for the number range and see if they are exhausted.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by adding a new interval or increasing the upper limit of the existing interval.
  This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by selecting the appropriate number range object and modifying the intervals.
  
  
  
  Activate the New Number Range:
  
  After making changes, ensure that the new number range is activated and available for use.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Number Ranges:
  
  If your organization uses custom number ranges, ensure that they are also checked and managed appropriately.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis or SAP Support:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the number range configuration, consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  OMH1: To manage number ranges for material documents.
  OMH2: To manage number ranges for other document types.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and best practices.
  
  
  Monitoring: Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent future exhaustion, especially in high-volume transaction environments.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MB047 error and ensure that your SAP system can continue processing transactions without interruption.