How To Fix /SCMB/GEN_MESSAGES006 - WARNING: Final number was assigned to number range &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/GEN_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: WARNING: Final number was assigned to number range &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/GEN_MESSAGES006 - WARNING: Final number was assigned to number range & ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/GEN_MESSAGES006 WARNING: Final number was assigned to number range & typically indicates that a number range used in the SAP system has reached its limit. This means that the system has assigned the last number in the defined range for that particular number range object, and no further numbers can be generated until the range is extended or reset.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for a specific object (like delivery documents, orders, etc.) has been fully utilized.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not have been configured properly to accommodate the expected volume of transactions.
  Lack of Maintenance: The number range may not have been monitored or maintained, leading to its exhaustion.
  
  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 number range settings and extend the range if necessary. You can do this by adjusting the "From" and "To" values to allow for more numbers.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing number range is not feasible, consider creating a new number range object and assigning it to the relevant application.
  Ensure that the new number range is properly configured and activated.
  
  
  
  Monitor Number Range Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent future occurrences of this issue.
  Set up alerts or reports to notify administrators when a number range is nearing its limit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific instructions related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Object Maintenance
  SNUM - Number Range Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to number range management.
  System Configuration: Ensure that your system is configured to handle the expected volume of transactions, which may involve adjusting number ranges for various modules.
  
  By addressing the number range issue promptly, you can prevent disruptions in business processes that rely on unique identifiers generated by the SAP system.