How To Fix R7B221 - &1: Status of number range &2 is too small by &3

R7B221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7B - BW Metadata (InfoCube, InfoObject, InfoObject catalog)

• Message number: 221

• Message text: &1: Status of number range &2 is too small by &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B221 - &1: Status of number range &2 is too small by &3 ?

  The SAP error message R7B221 indicates that the status of a number range is too small, meaning that the number range defined for a particular object or transaction has been exhausted or is insufficient for the current operation. This typically occurs when the system attempts to generate a new number (like a document number, order number, etc.) but finds that the available numbers in the defined range have been used up.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for the specific object has been completely used up.
  
  Configuration Issues: The number range might not have been configured properly, or the upper limit of the range is set too low.
  High Volume of Transactions: A sudden increase in the volume of transactions can lead to the number range being exhausted more quickly than anticipated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the error.
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