How To Fix /PLMI/ECR_BO097 - Overlapping number range intervals exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/ECR_BO -

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Overlapping number range intervals exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/ECR_BO097 - Overlapping number range intervals exist ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/ECR_BO097 indicates that there are overlapping number range intervals in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a number range object, and the intervals defined for that object overlap with existing intervals.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Intervals: The primary cause of this error is that the number range intervals you are trying to define overlap with existing intervals. For example, if you have an interval defined as 1000-2000 and you try to create another interval that starts at 1500, this will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Configuration: It may also arise from incorrect configuration or manual entry errors when defining number ranges.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Number Ranges:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object and display the intervals.
  Review the existing intervals to identify any overlaps with the new intervals you are trying to create.
  
  
  
  Modify Intervals:
  
  If you find overlapping intervals, you will need to adjust the intervals to ensure they do not overlap. This may involve changing the start or end values of the intervals.
  Ensure that each interval is unique and does not conflict with others.
  
  
  
  Delete or Archive Old Intervals:
  
  If certain intervals are no longer needed, consider deleting or archiving them to free up the number range for new entries.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs when you attempt to use the number range.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to the number range intervals for future reference and to maintain clarity in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display and manage number ranges.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review number range configurations to prevent overlaps.
  Use clear naming conventions for number range objects to avoid confusion.
  Implement a change management process for number range configurations to track changes and prevent errors.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /PLMI/ECR_BO097 error and ensure that your number range intervals are correctly configured without overlaps.