How To Fix MN786 - Number range interval &1, collective processing number, nearly exhausted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 786

• Message text: Number range interval &1, collective processing number, nearly exhausted

What causes this issue?

Each debit-side settlement of an arrangement via the general customer
billing document interface is assigned a collective processing number
(customer billing documents).
Nearly all the numbers in number range &V1& have been used.

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?

Correct the number range in good time. If necessary, contact your
system administrator.

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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN786 - Number range interval &1, collective processing number, nearly exhausted ?

  The SAP error message MN786 indicates that a number range interval is nearly exhausted for a specific collective processing number. This typically occurs when the system is close to running out of available numbers in a defined number range for a particular object or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Exhaustion of Number Range: The number range defined for a specific object (like material documents, purchase orders, etc.) is nearly exhausted, meaning that the system has used up most of the available numbers in that range.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not have been configured properly, or the upper limit of the number range is set too low.
  High Volume of Transactions: A high volume of transactions being processed can lead to rapid consumption of the available numbers in the range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the error message.
  Check the current intervals and extend the upper limit of the number range if necessary.
  Ensure that the new range does not overlap with existing ranges.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing number range is not feasible, consider creating a new number range interval.
  Assign the new number range to the relevant object or transaction.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent future exhaustion.
  Set up alerts or reports to notify administrators when the number range is approaching its limit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to number range management.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MN786 error and ensure that your number ranges are adequately managed to support ongoing business processes.