How To Fix /PM0/3FW_API_MESSAGE013 - No customer key higher than 99999 can be assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/3FW_API_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No customer key higher than 99999 can be assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/3FW_API_MESSAGE013 - No customer key higher than 99999 can be assigned ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/3FW_API_MESSAGE013 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a customer key that exceeds the maximum limit of 99999. This error typically arises in the context of managing customer data within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with customer master records or related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is attempting to assign a customer key (or ID) that is greater than the maximum allowed value of 99999. This limit is often set in the configuration of the SAP system to ensure that customer keys remain within a manageable range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Customer Key Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for customer keys in your SAP system. This may involve checking the number range settings for customer master records.
  If the current number range is limited to 99999, you may need to extend the number range