How To Fix /SCWM/WHO043 - Number range object &1 is in critical area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WHO -

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Number range object &1 is in critical area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WHO043 - Number range object &1 is in critical area ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WHO043 indicates that the number range object specified is in a critical area. This typically means that the number range for the object is running low on available numbers, which can prevent the system from generating new numbers for transactions related to that object.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range for the specified object has reached its limit or is close to being exhausted.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not be properly configured to allow for sufficient numbers.
  High Transaction Volume: A high volume of transactions may have consumed the available numbers more quickly than anticipated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object (the one indicated in the error message).
  Check the current intervals and extend them if necessary. You can add new intervals to increase the range of available numbers.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Ensure that the number range is not set to "internal" if you need to generate numbers externally.
  Verify that the number range is not locked or restricted.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent running into critical areas in the future.
  Set up alerts or reports to notify administrators when the number range is approaching its limit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for best practices on managing number ranges.
  
  
  
  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 provide additional guidance or fixes related to number range management.
  
  
  System Configuration: Ensure that your system is configured to handle the expected transaction volume, which may involve adjusting number ranges or reviewing transaction processing settings.
  
  
  By addressing the number range issue promptly, you can prevent disruptions in business processes that rely on the generation of unique identifiers.