How To Fix PH112 - The number range is full (extend the number range)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

• Message number: 112

• Message text: The number range is full (extend the number range)

What causes this issue?

The existing number range is full.

System Response

The archiving group cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Extend the number range interval in the
<LS>number range object maintenance</> (transaction SNRO or SNUM)
for the object HRARCHIVE.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PH112 - The number range is full (extend the number range) ?

  The SAP error message PH112 indicates that a specific number range has been exhausted, meaning that all the numbers in that range have been used up. This typically occurs in various modules where unique identifiers are required, such as in the creation of purchase orders, sales orders, or other transactional documents.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of the PH112 error is that the defined number range for a particular object (like purchase orders, sales orders, etc.) has reached its limit. Each number range is defined with a start and end value, and once the end value is reached, no new entries can be created until the number range is extended or reset.
  Solution:
  To resolve the PH112 error, you need to extend the number range. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Number Range Object:
  
  Use transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) in the SAP GUI.
  Enter the relevant number range object (for example, EKKO for purchase orders) and click on "Change".
  
  
  
  Check Existing Number Ranges:
  
  In the number range intervals, check the current intervals and their status. Identify the interval that is full.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  You can either extend the existing interval or create a new interval. To extend, you can increase the upper limit of the current interval.
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After extending the number range, try to create a new document (like a purchase order) to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges. If not, you may need to contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Number Range Management: Understanding how number ranges work in SAP is crucial. Each module has its own number range objects, and they can be managed through transaction codes like SNRO and SNUM.
  Monitoring Usage: Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent running into this issue in the future. You can set up alerts or reports to notify you when a number range is nearing its limit.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on the number range objects relevant to your business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PH112 error and continue with your SAP transactions without interruption.