How To Fix /PM0/ABX_MESSAGES051 - Number range &1, interval &2: Number assigned is in critical area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABX_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Number range &1, interval &2: Number assigned is in critical area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABX_MESSAGES051 - Number range &1, interval &2: Number assigned is in critical area ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABX_MESSAGES051 indicates that a number assigned from a specific number range is in a critical area. This typically means that the number range is nearing its limit, and the system is warning you that the next number to be assigned may fall into a range that is considered critical or reserved for special purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range defined for the object in question is configured with a critical area. This is often done to prevent the assignment of numbers that could lead to conflicts or issues in the system.
  Exhaustion of Number Range: The number range is close to being exhausted, and the next number to be assigned is within a predefined critical area.
  Custom Configuration: Custom developments or configurations may have set specific ranges as critical to avoid overlaps or conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the error.
  Review the intervals defined for the number range and check if the critical area is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is indeed nearing its limit, consider extending the number range by adding more intervals.
  Ensure that the new intervals do not overlap with existing critical areas.
  
  
  
  Adjust Critical Area Settings:
  
  If the critical area is not necessary, you may adjust the settings to redefine what constitutes a critical area.
  This should be done with caution and typically requires a thorough understanding of the implications.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent running into similar issues in the future.
  Implement alerts or reports to notify administrators when number ranges are approaching their limits.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review 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
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on number range management.
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the number range assignment in a development or quality environment before applying changes to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your number range management is functioning correctly.