How To Fix RE996 - to number less than "from" number - please check your entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 996

• Message text: to number less than "from" number - please check your entries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE996 - to number less than "from" number - please check your entries ?

  The SAP error message RE996, which states "Number less than 'from' number - please check your entries," typically occurs in the context of number ranges or document number assignments in SAP. This error indicates that the number you are trying to enter or use is less than the defined "from" number in a number range interval.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Number Entry: The number you are trying to enter is lower than the minimum number defined in the number range.
  Configuration Issues: The number range configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts when trying to assign numbers.
  Document Type Settings: The document type you are using may have specific number range settings that are not aligned with the number you are trying to use.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Number Entry: Verify the number you are trying to enter. Ensure that it is greater than or equal to the "from" number defined in the number range.
  Review Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object and check the intervals defined. Ensure that the "from" and "to" numbers are correctly set.
  
  
  Adjust Document Type Settings:
  
  If applicable, check the configuration for the document type you are working with (e.g., in transaction OBA7 for financial documents).
  Ensure that the number range assigned to the document type is correctly configured and that it allows for the number you are trying to use.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Configuration Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change number range settings, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to resolve the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  OBA7: To configure document types and their number ranges.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify number range settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RE996 error and ensure that your number entries are valid within the defined number range.