How To Fix SM806 - Address number overflow; correct the number ranges

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SM - Address Definition/Administration

• Message number: 806

• Message text: Address number overflow; correct the number ranges

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SM806 - Address number overflow; correct the number ranges ?

  The SAP error message SM806 "Address number overflow; correct the number ranges" typically occurs when the system has reached the maximum limit of address numbers that can be assigned in the system. This is often related to the address management functionality in SAP, which is used to manage customer, vendor, and other address-related data.
  Cause:
  
  Address Number Range Exhaustion: The address number range defined in the system has been exhausted. This can happen if the number range is too small for the volume of addresses being created.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of number ranges for address management can lead to this error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated into the system without proper handling of number ranges, it can lead to overflow.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the "Address number overflow" error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Number Ranges:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the object related to address management, typically ADRNR (Address Number).
  Check the current number range settings and see if the upper limit has been reached.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Ranges:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it:
  
  In transaction SNRO, select the relevant number range object.
  Adjust the upper limit of the number range to a higher value.
  Ensure that the new range does not conflict with existing ranges.
  
  
  
  
  
  Create New Number Ranges:
  
  If necessary, you can create a new number range:
  
  In transaction SNRO, create a new number range interval for the address numbers.
  Assign the new number range to the relevant address management configuration.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  After making changes to the number ranges, ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the address data.
  Run any necessary consistency checks or reports to verify the integrity of the address data.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, test the creation of new addresses to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SNUM: Number Range Management
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table structures)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and address management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  
  
  Backup: Always ensure that you have a backup of your configuration before making changes to number ranges.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "Address number overflow" error in SAP.