How To Fix RMSA_STD012 - No more item numbers available between variable and fixed items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSA_STD - RMS-ATL: Messages for Standardization

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No more item numbers available between variable and fixed items

What causes this issue?

If you change a variable item to a fixed item, it is automatically
inserted as the last fixed item. The new item is automatically given a
number that is between the item numbers of the last fixed item and the
first variable item.
If the items are changed frequently the number of the last variable
item may follow on directly from the number of the first fixed item.

System Response

You cannot change a variable item to a fixed item.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the item numbers so that the number of the first variable item
does not follow on directly from the number of the last fixed item, and
perform the action again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMSA_STD012 - No more item numbers available between variable and fixed items ?

  The SAP error message RMSA_STD012, which states "No more item numbers available between variable and fixed items," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Retail Management System (RMS) when there is an issue with the item number assignment in a document or transaction. This error indicates that the system has run out of available item numbers for the specified range between variable and fixed items.
  Cause:
  
  Exhaustion of Item Numbers: The system has a limited range of item numbers that can be assigned to transactions. If all available item numbers have been used, the system cannot assign a new number.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings for item numbers in the system.
  Document Type Limitations: The document type being used may have specific limitations on the number of items that can be processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the number range for the relevant object (e.g., item numbers).
  Ensure that the number range is correctly defined and that there are available numbers left in the range.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Ranges:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it. This can be done by adjusting the number range intervals in the configuration settings.
  You can do this in the customizing settings under SPRO -> Logistics -> Retail -> Master Data -> Number Ranges.
  
  
  
  Review Document Types:
  
  Check the document type settings to ensure that they are configured correctly and that they allow for the necessary number of items.
  
  
  
  Clear Unused Items:
  
  If there are old or unused items in the system, consider archiving or deleting them to free up item numbers.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or patches that may address this specific error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SNRO for number range management and SPRO for configuration settings.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to number ranges and item management in the Retail Management System.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the issue is resolved and that new item numbers can be assigned without errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RMSA_STD012 error and ensure that your SAP system can continue to assign item numbers as needed.