How To Fix /SCWM/SSCC018 - A new number from no.rnge obj. &1 is too long with &2 char. (max. &3 ch.)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SSCC -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: A new number from no.rnge obj. &1 is too long with &2 char. (max. &3 ch.)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SSCC018 - A new number from no.rnge obj. &1 is too long with &2 char. (max. &3 ch.) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SSCC018 indicates that a new number generated from a number range object is too long. Specifically, it states that the length of the new number exceeds the maximum allowed length defined for that number range object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range object defined in the system has a maximum character limit (max. &3 ch.) that is being exceeded by the new number being generated (which has &2 characters).
  Custom Logic: If there is any custom logic or user exit that modifies the number being generated, it may inadvertently create a number that exceeds the defined length.
  Data Entry Error: If the number is being manually entered or modified, it may have been entered incorrectly, leading to an overly long number.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Check the configuration settings for the