How To Fix PK013 - Number range &1 will soon be exceeded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Number range &1 will soon be exceeded

What causes this issue?

Only a few numbers are left for assignment in this number range.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the interval in Customizing for Kanban and, if necessary,
increase it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK013 - Number range &1 will soon be exceeded ?

  The SAP error message PK013 indicates that a specific number range is approaching its limit and will soon be exceeded. This typically occurs in the context of number ranges used for various objects in SAP, such as documents, orders, or other entities that require unique identification.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the current number range is nearing its maximum limit. Each number range in SAP has a defined start and end value, and once the system reaches the end value, it cannot generate new numbers within that range. This can happen due to:
  
  High Volume of Transactions: If your organization processes a large number of transactions, the number range can be exhausted quickly.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not have been configured with a sufficiently large upper limit to accommodate future growth.
  Lack of Maintenance: If the number range is not regularly monitored and adjusted, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PK013 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Number Range:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object that is causing the issue.
  Check the current status and the defined limits.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is close to its limit, you can extend it by increasing the upper limit.
  In the SNRO transaction, select the number range object and choose the option to change the number range.
  Adjust the upper limit to a higher value that accommodates future transactions.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing number range is not feasible, consider creating a new number range.
  This involves defining a new range and updating the relevant configuration to use the new range.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  Set up alerts or reports to notify administrators when a number range is approaching its limit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for best practices regarding number range management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SNUM: Number Range Management
  
  
  Number Range Management: Understanding how number ranges work in SAP is crucial for effective management. Each object that requires unique identification will have its own number range.
  Performance Considerations: Be mindful of the performance implications of having too many number ranges or very large ranges, as this can affect system performance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PK013 error and ensure that your number ranges are adequately managed to support your business processes.