How To Fix MW197 - Assigned number was the last number (object &, interval &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Assigned number was the last number (object &, interval &)

What causes this issue?

This was the last number in the interval &V2& for number range object
&V1&.

System Response

The system can save the current data.
Note
There are no more free numbers in interval &V2&. The system only issues
the next number in interval &V2& after you have called up number
assignment. If an allocation talbe or an allocation rule exists with
this number, the system will not be able to save your data.

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing settings and take the required action to ensure
that you can continue to work. You can either:
Maintain a different interval for
<DS:SIMG.W_ZF_VK_0410.SIMG_OAUF>Allocation Table Type</> and
<DS:SIMG.W_ZF_VK_0430.SIMG_OAUF>Allocation Rule Type</>.
Change the interval limits of the number range for the
<DS:SIMG.W_ZF_VK_0490.SIMG_OAUF>Allocation Table</> and
<DS:SIMG.W_ZF_VK_0480.SIMG_OAUF>Allocation Rule</>.
Use a different document type.
INCLUDE ISR_CUSTOMIZING

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW197 - Assigned number was the last number (object &, interval &) ?

  The SAP error message MW197 ("Assigned number was the last number (object &, interval &)") typically occurs in the context of number range management in SAP. This error indicates that the number range for a specific object has been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers in that range have been assigned and there are no more numbers left to allocate.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The most common cause of this error is that the defined number range for a specific object (like a document type, order type, etc.) has been completely used up.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range might not have been configured correctly, or the intervals may not have been set up to accommodate the expected volume of transactions.
  Limited Number Range: The number range might have been intentionally set to a very small interval, which can lead to exhaustion quickly if many transactions are processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MW197 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the object name that corresponds to the error message and check the status of the number range intervals.
  
  
  
  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 transaction code SNRO or SNUM (depending on your SAP version).
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If necessary, you can create a new number range object and assign it to the relevant document type or object.
  Ensure that the new number range is properly configured and activated.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there is any custom code that manipulates number ranges, ensure that it is functioning correctly and not causing the number range to be exhausted prematurely.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  After extending or creating a new number range, monitor the usage to ensure that it meets the business needs and does not run out again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SNUM: Number Range Management
  OMN1: Number Range for Document Types (for specific applications)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and best practices.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges, as this typically requires administrative privileges.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MW197 error and ensure that your number ranges are properly managed.