How To Fix PA288 - Highest number reached in automatic number search

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Highest number reached in automatic number search

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA288 - Highest number reached in automatic number search ?

  The SAP error message PA288 ("Highest number reached in automatic number search") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when the system is unable to generate a new personnel number because it has reached the maximum limit of personnel numbers that can be assigned.
  Cause:
  
  Exhaustion of Number Range: The most common cause of this error is that the defined number range for personnel numbers has been exhausted. Each personnel number is assigned from a specific range, and once the maximum number in that range is reached, the system cannot generate new personnel numbers.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the number range in the system, such as incorrect settings or limits that have not been adjusted to accommodate the number of personnel records being created.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to personnel numbers (usually PERNR).
  Check the current status of the number range and see if it has reached its upper limit.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by adjusting the upper limit.
  This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by editing the number range intervals.
  Ensure that the new range does not conflict with existing personnel numbers.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis or SAP Support:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to the number range or if you are unsure about the implications of extending the range, consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Review Personnel Number Assignment:
  
  Ensure that personnel numbers are being assigned correctly and that there are no duplicate entries or errors in the personnel administration process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: For managing number ranges.
  PA30: For maintaining HR master data.
  PA40: For personnel actions.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and personnel administration.
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly monitor the usage of personnel numbers and plan for adjustments to number ranges as your organization grows.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PA288 error and continue with personnel number assignments in SAP.