How To Fix R1081 - The number specified is in the critical area of number range &1

R1081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 081

• Message text: The number specified is in the critical area of number range &1

What causes this issue?

For each number range object, SAP defines a percentage for the critical
area. If fewer numbers are available within a number range interval,
you will be given this warning.
The critical area has been reached for number range &V1&.

System Response

Warning

How to fix this error?

Check the number ranges within Customizing to see whether the interval
limits for number range &V1& need to be extended.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

R1081 - Details

• The SAP error message R1081, which states "The number specified is in the critical area of number range &1," typically occurs when you are trying to use a number from a number range that is considered critical. This means that the number you are attempting to use is within a range that is reserved for special purposes or is restricted due to business rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Critical Number Range: The number you are trying to use falls within a range that is designated as critical. This could be due to the configuration of the number range in the system.
  Configuration Settings: The number range may have been set up to prevent the use of certain numbers to avoid conflicts or to maintain data integrity.
  Business Rules: Certain business processes may dictate that specific numbers cannot be used for certain transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range