How To Fix PAL_COMMON003 - Document numbers are in the critical range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Document numbers are in the critical range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAL_COMMON003 - Document numbers are in the critical range ?

  The SAP error message PAL_COMMON003 indicates that the document numbers are in a critical range. This typically occurs when the system is approaching the limits of the number range defined for document numbers in the relevant application area (e.g., financial documents, material documents, etc.). 
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the document type is set to a limited range, and the system is nearing the upper limit of that range.
  Exhaustion of Number Range: The system has generated a significant number of documents, and the available numbers in the defined range are running low.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of number ranges, such as not having a sufficient range defined for the document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object for the document type that is causing the error.
  Check the current status of the number range and see how many numbers are still available.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is indeed running low, you can extend it by:
  
  Going to the transaction code SNRO.
  Selecting the appropriate number range object.
  Adjusting the upper limit of the number range to allow for more document numbers.
  
  
  Ensure that the new range does not conflict with existing ranges.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing range is not feasible, consider creating a new number range for the document type.
  Assign the new number range to the relevant document type in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Monitor Document Creation:
  
  After making changes, monitor the document creation process to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  OBA7: Number Range Maintenance for Document Types
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on managing number ranges and understanding the implications of changing them.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that document creation works as expected without triggering the error.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PAL_COMMON003 error and ensure that your document number ranges are adequately configured for ongoing operations.