How To Fix PPC1DM073 - Number range interval &1 for object &2 will soon be exceeded

PPC1DM073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPC1DM - PP Backflush: Database Management and Communication

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Number range interval &1 for object &2 will soon be exceeded

What causes this issue?

There are only a few number left to be assigned in this number range.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the number range &V1& for the number range object &V2& in
<DS:TRAN.SNRO>Customizing for Number Ranges</>, and reorganize the
intervals. Make sure that the interval names 01 and 02 (PPCMAT) or 01
(PPCACT) have been defined.
If you have no authorization to do this, contact the system
administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PPC1DM073 - Details

• The SAP error message PPC1DM073 indicates that a number range interval for a specific object is nearing its limit and will soon be exceeded. This typically occurs in scenarios where the system is generating or assigning unique identifiers (like document numbers, order numbers, etc.) and the predefined range of numbers is about to be exhausted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exhaustion of Number Range: The number range defined for a specific object (e.g., production orders, purchase orders) is running out of available numbers.
  
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not have been configured properly, or the upper limit may have been set too low for the volume of transactions being processed.
  High Transaction Volume: A sudden increase in the number of transactions can lead to the rapid consumption of the available number range.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object