How To Fix OIUGT015 - Number range interval & & & & overflowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUGT - Graphical Tool Message Class

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Number range interval & & & & overflowed

Diagnosis
The system has reached the upper limit of the number range interval.
What To Do
You can reset the number range interval. Before resetting the number
range interval, either archive or purge old records from the database
so that numbers within the interval that were assigned to the old
records will be available again.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUGT015 - Number range interval & & & & overflowed ?

  The SAP error message OIUGT015, which states "Number range interval & & & & overflowed," typically occurs when the system has exhausted the available number range for a specific object or document type. This can happen in various modules, including those related to asset accounting, inventory management, or other areas where number ranges are utilized.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The most common cause is that the defined number range for a particular object has been completely used up. This can happen if the number range is not large enough to accommodate the volume of transactions being processed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range may not have been configured correctly, leading to an overflow situation.
  System Migration or Upgrade: If the system has been migrated or upgraded, there may be issues with number range intervals that were not properly adjusted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the error.
  Check the current status of the number range intervals to see if they are exhausted.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by adding new intervals.
  In the SNRO transaction, select the number range object and adjust the intervals to increase the range.
  
  
  
  Reset the Number Range:
  
  If applicable, you can reset the number range to a lower number if you are sure that the previous numbers will not be reused.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Volume:
  
  Analyze the transaction volume to determine if the number range needs to be increased permanently to accommodate future transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for best practices regarding number range management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number range intervals.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number range management.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the number range is functioning correctly and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OIUGT015 error and prevent it from happening in the future.