How To Fix SRM_REFGEN013 - The first assigned number does not conform to the maximum length

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_REFGEN -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: The first assigned number does not conform to the maximum length

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the entries in both fields and adapt your entries accordingly.
The maximum length specifies the maximum number of places the context
counter may occupy. The first number entered must not exceed the number
of these positions.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_REFGEN013 - The first assigned number does not conform to the maximum length ?

  The SAP error message SRM_REFGEN013 indicates that there is an issue with the length of a reference number that has been assigned in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. Specifically, the error states that the first assigned number does not conform to the maximum length defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Issue: The number range or the format for the reference number has been configured incorrectly, leading to a mismatch between the expected length and the actual length of the assigned number.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have entered a reference number that exceeds the maximum length allowed by the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system that manipulate reference numbers, they may not adhere to the defined length constraints.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SRM_REFGEN013 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction