How To Fix W+118 - The next available number in the number range is &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: The next available number in the number range is &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+118 - The next available number in the number range is &1 ?

  The SAP error message W+118 indicates that the next available number in the specified number range is not available for use. This typically occurs when the number range has been exhausted, meaning that all the numbers in the defined range have been assigned or used up.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The most common cause is that the number range has been completely utilized, and there are no more numbers available for assignment.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings, such as incorrect intervals or limits.
  Number Range Lock: The number range might be locked for some reason, preventing new numbers from being assigned.
  
  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 number range intervals and extend them if necessary. You can add new intervals or increase the upper limit of the existing interval.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Use transaction code SNUM to check the status of the number range.
  Ensure that the number range is not locked and is active.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the number range is configured incorrectly, you may need to adjust the settings in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., for document types, order types, etc.) to ensure that the number range is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Usage:
  
  Analyze the usage of the number range to understand why it was exhausted. This may involve checking if there are any processes that are generating numbers more frequently than expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SNUM: Number Range Status
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check the table related to the number range)
  
  
  
  Number Range Management: Understanding how number ranges work in SAP is crucial. Each object (like sales orders, purchase orders, etc.) can have its own number range, and managing these effectively is key to avoiding such errors.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges, as this is typically restricted to certain user roles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the W+118 error and ensure that your number ranges are properly configured and managed.