How To Fix S~011 - The number range is full now. Only & numbers can be provided.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S~ - Repository API Business Navigator

• Message number: 011

• Message text: The number range is full now. Only & numbers can be provided.

What causes this issue?

There are no free identifiers for new Business Navigator objects left.
Only a limited numer of identifiers could be provided.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please run Report SBMCV000 with a Prefix of your choice. Be aware that
you chose a prefix in your name range or you will receive an error
message.
The prefix is valid for all process modelling activities in the current
client. It is necessary to allow transports from one system to another.
If different prefixes are used in source and target system, there are
no possible transport conflicts because of identically named objects.
We recommend not to use prefixes as 'ZSAP' or 'ZCUS' or 'Z001' ...
because accidential identities of prefixes in one company would be very
likely. Instead you should use more unusual prefixes similar to 'Z7TQ'
or 'ZO9X', if there are no safe general naming conventions in your
company.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S~011 - The number range is full now. Only & numbers can be provided. ?

  The SAP error message S~011 indicates that a specific number range has been exhausted, meaning that all the available numbers in that range have been used up. This can occur in various contexts, such as when creating documents, orders, or other entities that rely on unique identifiers.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The primary cause of this error is that the defined number range for a particular object (like invoices, purchase orders, etc.) has been completely utilized.
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the number range may not have been configured correctly, or the upper limit may have been set too low.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The object may be assigned to a number range that is not appropriate or has been incorrectly set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the S~011 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object and check its current status to see if it is indeed full.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is full, you can extend it by:
  
  Going to the transaction code SNRO.
  Selecting the relevant number range object.
  Adjusting the upper limit of the number range to allow for more numbers.
  Ensure that the new range does not overlap with existing ranges.
  
  
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing range is not feasible, you can create a new number range:
  
  In the same SNRO transaction, create a new number range object and assign it to the relevant application.
  Update the configuration to use the new number range.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Development:
  
  If there are custom developments or enhancements that use specific number ranges, ensure that they are also updated to accommodate the new or extended number range.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the new number range is functioning correctly and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SNUM: Number Range Management
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on managing number ranges.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges, as this typically requires administrative privileges.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S~011 error and ensure that your SAP system can continue generating unique identifiers as needed.