How To Fix OD079 - Very few numbers left for nominations.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Very few numbers left for nominations.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD079 - Very few numbers left for nominations. ?

  The SAP error message OD079, which states "Very few numbers left for nominations," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Oil and Gas or Logistics modules, particularly when dealing with nominations for transportation or scheduling of resources. This error indicates that the system has a limited number of available nomination numbers left for processing.
  Cause:
  
  Exhaustion of Nomination Numbers: The system has a predefined range of nomination numbers, and if this range is nearly exhausted, you will encounter this error.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the number range may not be set correctly, leading to a limited pool of available numbers.
  System Limits: There may be system-imposed limits on the number of nominations that can be processed within a certain timeframe or for a specific entity.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the number range configuration in SAP (Transaction Code: SNRO).
  Check the number range object related to nominations and see if the range is exhausted.
  If necessary, extend the number range to allow for more nominations.
  
  
  
  Create New Number Range:
  
  If the existing number range is not sufficient, consider creating a new number range for nominations.
  Ensure that the new range is properly configured and activated.
  
  
  
  Review and Clean Up:
  
  Review existing nominations and see if there are any that can be deleted or archived to free up numbers.
  Ensure that old or unnecessary nominations are not taking up valuable number space.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing number ranges and nominations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations and number ranges, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SNRO (Number Range Objects) and ODN1 (Nominations) for managing nominations.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to modify number ranges and nominations.
  System Monitoring: Regularly monitor the usage of nomination numbers to prevent running into this issue in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OD079 error and ensure that your nomination process runs smoothly.