How To Fix /SEHS/BA_MISC1146 - Assigned number from interval &1 in number range &2 is in critical range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/BA_MISC1 -

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Assigned number from interval &1 in number range &2 is in critical range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1146 - Assigned number from interval &1 in number range &2 is in critical range ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1146 Assigned number from interval &1 in number range &2 is in critical range typically indicates that a number assigned from a specific number range is approaching its limit. This is a warning that the system is running low on available numbers in that range, which could lead to issues if not addressed.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Exhaustion: The number range defined for a particular object (like documents, orders, etc.) is nearing its maximum limit.
  Configuration Issues: The number range might not have been configured properly, or the intervals may not have been set up to accommodate the expected volume of transactions.
  High Transaction Volume: A sudden increase in the number of transactions or records being created can lead to rapid consumption of the available numbers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the error.
  Check the current intervals and extend the range if necessary. You can add new intervals or increase the upper limit of the existing interval.
  
  
  
  Create New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing number range is not feasible, consider creating a new number range and assigning it to the relevant object.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent running into critical situations in the future. Set up alerts or reports to notify administrators when usage approaches a certain threshold.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for number ranges is appropriate for the business processes and expected transaction volumes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on managing number ranges and understanding their implications in your specific SAP environment.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to number ranges, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the changes do not affect existing processes or data integrity.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  By addressing the number range issue proactively, you can prevent disruptions in business processes that rely on unique identifiers.