How To Fix WS724 - Item number is greater than 999999, processing is terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 724

• Message text: Item number is greater than 999999, processing is terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS724 - Item number is greater than 999999, processing is terminated ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS724 Item number is greater than 999999, processing is terminated
  
  Cause:
  
  In SAP, item numbers in certain documents (like sales orders, purchase orders, deliveries, billing documents, etc.) are limited to a maximum value of 999,999.
  This error occurs when the system tries to assign or process an item number that exceeds this maximum allowed value.
  Typically, this happens if:
  
  There are too many items in a single document, exceeding the item number range.
  Custom developments or interfaces incorrectly generate item numbers beyond the allowed range.
  Data inconsistencies or incorrect manual entries cause item numbers to jump beyond the limit.
  
  
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  SAP uses a 6-digit numeric field for item numbers in many document types.
  The maximum item number is therefore 999,999.
  When the system encounters an item number greater than this, it cannot process it, leading to termination of the transaction or process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reduce the number of items in the document:
  
  Split the document into multiple smaller documents so that each document has fewer than 1,000,000 items.
  This is the most straightforward approach if the document is genuinely too large.
  
  
  
  Check custom code or interfaces:
  
  Review any user exits, BAdIs, or custom programs that might be generating or manipulating item numbers.
  Ensure that item numbers are assigned within the valid range (1 to 999,999).
  
  
  
  Data correction:
  
  If the error is due to corrupted or incorrect data, identify and correct the item numbers in the database.
  Use transaction codes like SE16/SE16N to check the relevant tables (e.g., VBAK/VBAP for sales documents).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any patches or corrections related to this error.
  Sometimes, SAP provides specific notes if this is a known issue in certain versions.
  
  
  
  Technical workaround (not recommended unless necessary):
  
  Changing the data element or domain length for item numbers is generally not possible or recommended because it affects standard SAP tables and processes.
  Instead, redesign business processes to avoid exceeding the item number limit.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Item number field length: Usually 6 digits (NUMC 6).
  Common documents affected: Sales orders (VBAP), Purchase orders (EKPO), Delivery documents (LIPS), Billing documents (VBRP).
  Transaction codes to check documents: VA03 (Display Sales Order), ME23N (Display Purchase Order), VL03N (Display Delivery), VF03 (Display Billing Document).
  Tables to check item numbers:  
  
  Sales order items: VBAP  
  Purchase order items: EKPO  
  Delivery items: LIPS  
  Billing document items: VBRP
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Item number exceeds the maximum allowed value of 999,999.
  Solution: Reduce items per document, fix custom code, correct data, or split documents.
  Prevention: Ensure business processes and custom developments respect SAP's item number limits.
  
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or document type where this error occurs, I can help with more targeted advice.