How To Fix PG297 - Upper interval limit of number range has been reached

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 297

• Message text: Upper interval limit of number range has been reached

What causes this issue?

An internal number assignment is set for the chosen organizational
assignment. The upper range border is reached for the assigned number
range. No number can be assigned.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please check the setting of your number range for the personnel number
assignment.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG297 - Upper interval limit of number range has been reached ?

  The SAP error message PG297, which states "Upper interval limit of number range has been reached," indicates that a specific number range has been exhausted. This typically occurs when the system has used all the available numbers in a defined range for a particular object, such as document numbers, invoice numbers, or other identifiers.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The most common cause is that the defined number range for a specific object has been completely utilized. For example, if the number range is set from 1 to 1000, and all numbers have been assigned, the system will throw this error when trying to generate a new number.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings, such as incorrect upper limits or not having a sufficient range defined for the expected volume of transactions.
  Multiple Clients: In a multi-client environment, if the same number range is used across different clients, it may lead to exhaustion faster than anticipated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the error.
  Check the current number range intervals and extend the upper limit if necessary. You can create a new interval with a higher upper limit.
  Ensure that the new range does not overlap with existing ranges.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing range is not feasible, consider creating a new number range and assigning it to the relevant object.
  Update the configuration to use the new number range.
  
  
  
  Check for Configuration Errors:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the number range to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Make sure that the number range is not set to "internal" when it should be "external" or vice versa, depending on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Implement monitoring to keep track of number range usage to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  Regularly review and adjust number ranges based on transaction volume.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number range intervals.
  OBD2: To configure number ranges for document types in Financial Accounting (FI).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on managing number ranges and best practices.
  
  
  User Authorization: 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 PG297 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.