How To Fix OC016 - No more numbers available for new storage object characteristic segment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No more numbers available for new storage object characteristic segment

What causes this issue?

All valid internal numbers have been assigned for storage object
characteristic segments.

System Response

Storage object characteristic segments cannot be created, the system
cancels all further processing.

How to fix this error?

The internal number range must be extended before more storage object
characteristic segments 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 OC016 - No more numbers available for new storage object characteristic segment ?

  The SAP error message OC016, which states "No more numbers available for new storage object characteristic segment," typically occurs when the system runs out of available numbers for a specific characteristic segment in the storage object. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with characteristics in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or other modules that utilize storage object characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Exhaustion of Number Ranges: The primary cause of this error is that the number range defined for the characteristic segment has been exhausted. Each characteristic segment is assigned a specific number range, and once all numbers in that range have been used, the system cannot assign a new number.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of number ranges in the system, such as incorrect settings or missing definitions.
  Data Cleanup: If the system has not been properly maintained, old or unused entries may not have been cleared, leading to a depletion of available numbers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the storage object characteristic segment.
  Check the current status of the number range to see if it is exhausted.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by adjusting the upper limit of the number range.
  This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by editing the number range intervals.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing number range is not feasible, consider creating a new number range object and assigning it to the relevant characteristic segment.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  Review and clean up any unnecessary or obsolete entries in the system that may be consuming number ranges.
  This may involve archiving old data or deleting unused characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to your version of SAP and the context in which the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SNRO (Number Range Objects), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Modules).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OC016 error and restore functionality related to storage object characteristic segments in your SAP system.