How To Fix R5008 - Number &1 is not in number range &2 (object &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R5 - Regional structure

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Number &1 is not in number range &2 (object &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R5008 - Number &1 is not in number range &2 (object &3) ?

  The SAP error message R5008 indicates that a specific number (denoted as &1) is not found within the defined number range (denoted as &2) for a particular object (denoted as &3). This error typically occurs when you are trying to use a number that is either outside the allowed range or has not been defined in the system for the specified object.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the specified object may not be properly configured or may not include the number you are trying to use.
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range may have been exhausted, meaning all available numbers within that range have been used.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type you are trying to use may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the number range you are referencing.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object (identified by &3).
  Check the number range intervals to ensure that the number you are trying to use (identified by &1) falls within the defined intervals (identified by &2).
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend the number range by adding new intervals.
  Ensure that the number range is set to "Current" and is not locked.
  
  
  
  Create New Number Range:
  
  If necessary, create a new number range for the object if the existing one cannot accommodate the required numbers.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific configurations related to the object in question.
  
  
  
  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 address specific issues related to number ranges.
  Custom Development: If the error occurs in a custom program, review the code to ensure it is correctly handling number range assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the R5008 error and implement a solution to resolve it.