How To Fix MEREP_01004 - Number range error: Interval overflow (object=&1, range=&2)

MEREP_01004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEREP_01 - Runtime Messages for Synchronizers

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Number range error: Interval overflow (object=&1, range=&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEREP_01004 - Number range error: Interval overflow (object=&1, range=&2) ?

  The SAP error message MEREP_01004 indicates a number range error due to an interval overflow for a specific object. This typically occurs when the system attempts to generate a new number from a number range that has reached its maximum limit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Exhaustion: The number range defined for a specific object (like material documents, purchase orders, etc.) has been exhausted. This means that all possible numbers in the defined range have been used up.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings, such as incorrect intervals or limits set for the number range.
  Data Migration or Bulk Uploads: If a large number of records are created in a short period (e.g., during data migration), it can lead to rapid consumption of the available number range.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the object name associated with the error and check the current status of