How To Fix OC018 - No more numbers available for new operations time window set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No more numbers available for new operations time window set

What causes this issue?

All valid internal numbers have been assigned for the operations time
window sets.

System Response

The operations time window sets cannot be created; the system cancels
all subsequent processing.

How to fix this error?

The internal number range must be extended before more operations time
window sets can be entered into 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 OC018 - No more numbers available for new operations time window set ?

  The SAP error message OC018 "No more numbers available for new operations time window set" typically occurs in the context of production planning or operations management within SAP. This error indicates that the system has run out of available numbers for a specific time window set, which is often related to the assignment of operation numbers in production orders or similar processes.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The most common cause of this error is that the number range defined for the operation time window set has been exhausted. This can happen if the number range is not sufficiently large to accommodate the number of operations being created.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the number range settings for the relevant object (e.g., production orders, operations).
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the time window or operation number assignment may not be correctly defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the operation time window set.
  Check the current status of the number range and see if it has been 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.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the operation time window set is correct. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., OPKP for controlling settings).
  Make sure that the number range is properly assigned to the relevant operation types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the number range and configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SNRO for number range management, OPKP for controlling settings, and others related to production planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OC018 error and ensure that your SAP system can continue to create new operations without running into number range issues.