How To Fix PH111 - The new number is in the critical range

PH111 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

• Message number: 111

• Message text: The new number is in the critical range

What causes this issue?

The existing number range is almost full.

System Response

The system continues to function as usual until the number range is
completely full.

How to fix this error?

You are advised to extend the number range interval in good time.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PH111 - Details

• The SAP error message PH111, which states "The new number is in the critical range," typically occurs in the context of number ranges for various objects in SAP, such as personnel numbers, document numbers, or other key identifiers. This error indicates that the new number being generated or assigned falls within a range that is considered critical, meaning it may be reserved for special purposes or may indicate a potential issue with number assignment.
  
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the object in question has been defined with critical ranges. This means that certain numbers are reserved or restricted for specific uses.
  Exceeding Limits: The new number being generated exceeds the defined limits of the non-critical range and falls into a critical range.
  System Settings: The system settings or configuration may not allow the generation of numbers in the critical range due to business rules or compliance requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
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