How To Fix /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING041 - Number range limit &1 is greater than &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING -

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Number range limit &1 is greater than &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING041 - Number range limit &1 is greater than &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING041 indicates that there is an issue with a number range in the SAP system. Specifically, the error message states that the limit of a number range (denoted as &1) is greater than the maximum allowed limit (denoted as &2). This typically occurs when the configuration of a number range is incorrect or has been exceeded.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The number range has been configured incorrectly, where the upper limit is set lower than the lower limit or the current value exceeds the defined range.
  Exceeding Limits: The system has attempted to assign a number that exceeds the defined range for that number range object.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that manipulate number ranges, they may not adhere to the defined limits.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object that is causing the issue.
  Check the defined intervals and ensure that the upper limit is greater than the lower limit.
  If necessary, adjust the limits to ensure they are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range has been exhausted, you may need to extend the range by adding new intervals or increasing the upper limit.
  Ensure that the new limits do not conflict with existing configurations.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom programs or enhancements that interact with number ranges, review the code to ensure it is correctly handling number assignments and not exceeding the defined limits.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to number range management for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  
  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 or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the number range is functioning as expected and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING041 and ensure that your number range configurations are correct.