How To Fix O8332 - Number is not within the permitted number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O8 - IS-Oil: TD Transportation and Distribution

• Message number: 332

• Message text: Number is not within the permitted number range

What causes this issue?

The number is not within the permitted number range.

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?

Change the number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O8332 - Number is not within the permitted number range ?

  The SAP error message O8332, which states "Number is not within the permitted number range," typically occurs when a number being processed falls outside the defined range for a specific number range object in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating documents, posting transactions, or generating numbers for master data.
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the specific object (e.g., document types, customer/vendor numbers) may not be properly configured or may have been exhausted.
  Incorrect Number Input: The user may have manually entered a number that is outside the defined range.
  Number Range Status: The number range may be set to "not available" or "not active" for the current period or for the specific document type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object and check its configuration.
  Ensure that the number range is defined correctly and that the intervals are set appropriately.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range has been exhausted, you may need to extend the range or create a new interval.
  This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by adjusting the intervals.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the specific document type in the relevant configuration area (e.g., for invoices, sales orders).
  Ensure that the document type is linked to the correct number range.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the number range.
  This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  SE11: To check data dictionary objects related to number ranges.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Community forums for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the O8332 error and implement a solution to resolve it.