How To Fix W+568 - Critical area reached for number range &1 for catalog ID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 568

• Message text: Critical area reached for number range &1 for catalog ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+568 - Critical area reached for number range &1 for catalog ID ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W+568 Critical area reached for number range &1 for catalog ID
  
  Cause
  This warning message indicates that the number range interval for a particular object (identified by the catalog ID) is approaching its upper limit. In SAP, number ranges are used to assign unique numbers to documents, master data, or other objects. Each number range has a defined interval (from a lower limit to an upper limit). When the system detects that the current number is close to the upper limit of the assigned number range, it issues this warning to alert the administrator or user.
  In short:
  
  The number range for the specified catalog ID is nearly exhausted, and if not extended or renewed, the system will soon be unable to assign new numbers, potentially causing errors or interruptions in processing.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Number Range Status:
  
  Use transaction code SNRO or SNUM (depending on SAP version and object) to display the number range intervals.
  Enter the object/catalog ID mentioned in the message.
  Review the current number range intervals and the current number assigned.
  
  
  
  Extend or Create a New Number Range Interval:
  
  If the current interval is nearly exhausted, create a new number range interval with a higher range.
  Assign this new interval to the object/catalog ID.
  Make sure the new interval does not overlap with existing intervals.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Buffering (Optional):
  
  Number ranges can be buffered for performance reasons.
  If buffering is enabled, ensure that the buffer size is appropriate.
  Sometimes, adjusting the buffer size or resetting the buffer can help.
  
  
  
  Monitor Number Range Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor number ranges to avoid unexpected exhaustion.
  Set up alerts or reports to track number range consumption.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO – Number Range Objects maintenance.
  SNUM – Number Range intervals (older systems).
  SE91 – Message maintenance (to check message text and details).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to number range exhaustion for your specific module or object.
  For example, note about number range buffer issues or enhancements.
  
  
  
  Common Objects with Number Ranges:
  
  Material numbers, document numbers (e.g., FI documents, SD documents), customer/vendor numbers, etc.
  
  
  
  Impact:
  
  If the number range is exhausted without extension, the system will throw an error and prevent creation of new documents or master data entries.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Number range for catalog ID is nearly full.
  
  
  Effect
  Risk of number assignment failure.
  
  
  Solution
  Extend or create new number range intervals via SNRO/SNUM.
  
  
  Prevention
  Monitor number ranges regularly, adjust buffers if needed.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific catalog ID or module, I can help with more tailored instructions.