How To Fix P2113 - Maximum sequential number reached

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Maximum sequential number reached

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2113 - Maximum sequential number reached ?

  The SAP error message P2113, "Maximum sequential number reached," typically occurs in the context of number range management. This error indicates that the system has reached the maximum limit of a defined number range for a specific object or document type. Here are the details regarding the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for a particular document type (e.g., invoices, purchase orders) has been completely used up. This means that all possible numbers in that range have been assigned to documents.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings, such as not having a sufficient range defined for the expected volume of documents.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The document type may be incorrectly assigned to a number range that is too small or has been exhausted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the document type that is causing the error.
  Check the current number range and extend it if necessary. You can do this by creating a new interval or increasing the upper limit of the existing interval.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If the current number range is not sufficient, you can create a new number range interval and assign it to the relevant document type.
  Ensure that the new range does not overlap with existing ranges.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Assignment:
  
  Verify that the document type is correctly assigned to the appropriate number range in the configuration settings.
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings for number ranges.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent running into this issue in the future. Set up alerts or reports to track the consumption of number ranges.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide)
  SNUM: Number Range Management
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on number range management and configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges, as this typically requires administrative privileges.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the P2113 error and ensure that your number ranges are appropriately configured for your business processes.