How To Fix /SCMB/GEN_MESSAGES005 - WARNING: Number range & is filled to critical area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/GEN_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: WARNING: Number range & is filled to critical area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/GEN_MESSAGES005 - WARNING: Number range & is filled to critical area ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/GEN_MESSAGES005 with the warning "Number range & is filled to critical area" indicates that a specific number range used in the SAP system is approaching its limit. This warning is particularly relevant in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or other modules that utilize number ranges for various objects, such as documents, orders, or transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Exhaustion: The number range defined for a particular object (e.g., delivery, order, etc.) is nearing its maximum limit. Each number range has a defined start and end, and when the system is close to reaching this limit, it triggers a warning.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not have been configured properly, or the upper limit may be set too low for the volume of transactions being processed.
  High Transaction Volume: A sudden increase in the number of transactions can lead to rapid consumption of the available numbers in the range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the warning.
  Check the current status and adjust the upper limit of the number range to accommodate more numbers.
  Ensure that the new range does not conflict with existing ranges.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing range is not feasible, consider creating a new number range and assigning it to the relevant object.
  This can be done in the same SNRO transaction.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent future warnings or errors.
  Set up alerts or reports to track the consumption of number ranges.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for best practices regarding number range management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number ranges.
  SNUM: To display number range objects.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to number range management.
  System Performance: Ensure that the system performance is not affected by the number range issues, as this can lead to transaction delays or failures.
  
  By addressing the number range issue promptly, you can prevent disruptions in business processes that rely on unique identifiers for transactions and documents.