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How many sequences are available for auto-generating?

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Assumedly auto-generated numbers that have sequential numbering are employing a database sequence.  Generally the database engine limits the number of those available.  How many auto-generated fields with sequences can an org have?

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    Apparently there are plenty on the server but, in the cloud there is the question of sharing --

    https://jonshaulis.com/index.php/2018/06/27/how-many-sequences-can-i-have-in-sql-server/

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    I haven't seen anything discussing limits on number of the autonumber fields you can have in your organisation, but I would start with what is it that you need to do that requires a lot of them?

    Note, there is a limit on the number of custom entities that you can create in CRM and this would impart a practical limit

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    Good question.  Following the pattern used by msdyn_salesordernumber, I want to use them as identifiers for the Dual Write integration keys on custom entities.  Shouldn't be more than a couple of handfuls per org.

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    Fubar Profile Picture
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    So basically you need 1 auto number field per Entity - which is probably not going to be an issue.

    It is managed by SQL Server as per the brief mention in docs.microsoft.com/.../create-auto-number-attributes

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