How To Fix PPC1DM074 - Number range interval &1 for object &2 has been exceeded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Number range interval &1 for object &2 has been exceeded

What causes this issue?

No more numbers can be taken.

System Response

The backflush is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Check the number range &V1& for the number range object &V2& in
Customizing for number ranges <DS:TRAN.SNRO>Number Range Object
Maintenance</> and reorganise the intervals. Note that the interval
names 01 and 02 (PPCMAT) or 01 (PPCACT) are set.
If you have no authorization for this, contact your system
administrator.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPC1DM074 - Number range interval &1 for object &2 has been exceeded ?

  The SAP error message PPC1DM074 indicates that a number range interval for a specific object has been exceeded. This typically occurs when the system has run out of available numbers in the defined range for a particular object, which can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating new records or documents.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The most common cause is that the number range defined for the object (e.g., production orders, maintenance orders, etc.) has been fully utilized. This means that all the numbers in the defined range have been assigned to existing records.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings, such as incorrect intervals or limits set for the number range.
  System Migration or Data Load: If data has been migrated or loaded into the system, it may have consumed the available numbers without proper management of the number ranges.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the error message (indicated by &2 in the error message).
  Check the current status of the number range intervals and see if they are exhausted.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by creating a new interval or increasing the upper limit of the existing interval.
  Ensure that the new range does not overlap with existing ranges to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Assignment:
  
  If necessary, adjust the assignment of number ranges to different objects or categories to better manage the allocation of numbers.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for best practices on managing number ranges.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the creation of new records to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to number range management.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PPC1DM074 error and manage your number ranges effectively in SAP.