How To Fix MY407 - Check the number range interval (interval end almost reached)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MY - Messages for Balance Sheet Valuation(Low.Val.Det./LIFO/FIFO)

• Message number: 407

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

What causes this issue?

Almost all of the numbers from the number range interval for delta
postings are already assigned.

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?

Use the program <LS>Number Range: Material Ledger Document</>
(transaction <DS:TRAN.OMX4>OMX4</> to extend the number range for
transaction/event type <LS>MY</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MY407 - Check the number range interval (interval end almost reached) ?

  The SAP error message MY407, which states "Check the number range interval (interval end almost reached)," typically occurs when the number range for a specific document type is nearing its limit. This can happen in various modules, such as Materials Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD), where unique identifiers (like document numbers) are required.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Exhaustion: The number range defined for a particular document type is almost exhausted, meaning that the system is close to reaching the maximum number of unique identifiers that can be generated.
  Configuration Issues: The number range intervals may not have been properly configured to accommodate the expected volume of transactions.
  Limited Number Range: The number range might have been set with a very small interval, which is insufficient for the business needs.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MY407 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Number Range:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object (e.g., for material documents, it could be MATERIAL).
  Check the current status of the number range intervals to see how close you are to the limit.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is indeed close to being exhausted, you can extend it:
  
  In transaction code SNRO, select the number range object and choose the option to change the intervals.
  Add a new interval or extend the existing one to increase the upper limit.
  
  
  Ensure that the new interval does not overlap with existing intervals.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  Set up alerts or reports to notify you when the number range is approaching its limit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for best practices regarding number range management.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the new number range is functioning correctly and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SNUM: Number Range Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to number range management.
  User Roles: 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 MY407 error and ensure that your number ranges are adequately configured for your business processes.