How To Fix O8408 - Number is not within the permitted number range

O8408 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 408

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

O8408 - Details

• The SAP error message O8408, which states "Number is not within the permitted number range," typically occurs when a number that is being processed falls outside the defined range for a specific number range object in SAP. 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 object you are trying to use may not be properly configured. This could mean that the range has been exhausted, or the number being generated is outside the defined limits.
  Number Range Status: The number range might be set to "not available" or "not active," preventing any new numbers from being assigned.
  Incorrect Number Assignment: The system might be trying to assign a number that has been manually entered or is not valid for the current context.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate number ranges,