How To Fix PAL_COMMON002 - Insufficient free document numbers are available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAL_COMMON - Messages used by PAL entities in common

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Insufficient free document numbers are available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAL_COMMON002 - Insufficient free document numbers are available ?

  The SAP error message PAL_COMMON002 indicates that there are insufficient free document numbers available for the operation you are trying to perform. This typically occurs in scenarios where document numbers are managed by number ranges, such as in financial transactions, sales orders, or other document types.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for the document type you are trying to create has been exhausted. This means that all the available document numbers within the defined range have been used up.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings, such as incorrect intervals or missing number ranges.
  Number Range Lock: The number range may be locked or not properly set up for the user or company code you are working with.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type you are trying to use may have specific restrictions or settings that limit the available numbers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object for the document type you are working with.
  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 adding more numbers to the range.
  This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by selecting the number range and adjusting the intervals.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using is correctly configured in the relevant customizing settings (e.g., in transaction SPRO).
  Check if the document type is assigned to the correct number range.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create documents using the specified number range.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the number range or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (to access configuration settings)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PAL_COMMON002 error and ensure that sufficient document numbers are available for your operations.