How To Fix O7016 - No more numbers available for new location master.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O7 - IS-Oil: MRN Marketing Retail Network messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No more numbers available for new location master.

What causes this issue?

All valid internal numbers have been assigned for business location
master records for the current location type.

System Response

Location master record cannot be created, system cancels all further
processing.

How to fix this error?

The internal number range must be extended before more location master
records can be entered on the system. Please contact your system
administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O7016 - No more numbers available for new location master. ?

  The SAP error message O7016 ("No more numbers available for new location master") typically occurs when you are trying to create a new location master record in SAP, but the system has run out of available numbers in the number range assigned to that particular object. This can happen in various modules, such as Logistics or Warehouse Management, where location masters are used.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for the location master has been completely used up. This means that all the numbers in the defined range have been assigned to existing location master records.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings, such as incorrect intervals or limits.
  Number Range Object Not Defined: The number range object for the location master may not be properly defined or activated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the O7016 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the number range object related to the location master (e.g., LGMST for location master).
  Check the intervals defined for the number range. If the current range is exhausted, you may need to extend it.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can create a new interval or extend the existing one.
  Make sure to define a new range that does not overlap with existing numbers.
  
  
  
  Activate the Number Range:
  
  Ensure that the number range is active and properly configured. If it is not active, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create new location master records and to modify number ranges.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to the number range configuration, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number ranges.
  OX19: To check and maintain number ranges for various objects.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the number range, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O7016 error and successfully create new location master records in SAP.