How To Fix OC003 - Number & is not within permitted number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OC - IS-Oil: BDRP Bulk Distribution Requirement Planning messages

• Message number: 003

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

What causes this issue?

The number is not within the permitted number range for that object.

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?

Please choose another number or contact your system administrator to
maintain the number range.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OC003 - Number & is not within permitted number range ?

  The SAP error message OC003, which states "Number & is not within permitted number range," typically occurs when a number that is being processed does not fall within the defined range of acceptable values for a specific field or parameter in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with document numbers, order numbers, or other numerical identifiers.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The number range for a specific object (like document types, order types, etc.) may not be properly configured in the system.
  Number Range Exhaustion: The defined number range may have been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers within that range have been used.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered a number that is outside the defined range, either due to a typo or misunderstanding of the valid range.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain number ranges.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
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