How To Fix /SEHS/DG_DG255 - Overflow in interval &1, number range &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/DG_DG -

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Overflow in interval &1, number range &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DG255 - Overflow in interval &1, number range &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DG255 Overflow in interval &1, number range &2 typically indicates that there has been an overflow in a number range interval. This means that the system has attempted to generate or assign a number that exceeds the defined limits of the specified number range.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The most common cause is that the number range defined for a particular object (like document numbers, order numbers, etc.) has been exhausted. This can happen if the maximum number in the range has been reached.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings, such as incorrect intervals or overlapping ranges.
  High Volume of Transactions: If your system is processing a high volume of transactions, it may quickly consume the available numbers in the defined range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the error.
  Check the intervals defined for that object and see if the current range has been exhausted.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by adding a new interval or increasing the upper limit of the existing interval.
  Ensure that the new range does not overlap with existing ranges.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Assignment:
  
  If applicable, you can assign a different number range to the object that is causing the overflow.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Implement monitoring to keep track of number range usage, especially if you expect high transaction volumes.
  
  
  
  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 address specific issues related to number range management.
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional context around the error message, which may provide insights into what triggered the overflow.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the overflow issue and prevent it from occurring in the future.