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Changing an existing number sequence

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Greetings!

One of the number sequences we use within the company has run out of numbers to distribute. I checked on the number sequence and it was set to distribute the numbers 1-99 with an added format of "ABCD-##". 

I changed the number sequence to distribute numbers 1-999. Now I also need to change the format to "ABCD-###" but when I try to do this AX will give me the message: "Format cannot be changed because active numbers exist in the list." 

Is there a way around this so I can change the format? I know my way around AX but have never had to change anything regarding number sequences yet... so any help will be much appreciated!

Thanks in advance.

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    André Arnaud de Calavon Profile Picture
    306,446 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at

    Hi Sebasshhh,

    This error means that the number sequence is set to be continuous and that there are pending numbers in the status list. Check if you can clean-up these numbers. After that you should be able to change the settings.

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    Hello André,

    Thank you! I cleaned up the pending numbers and it accepted my changes to the number format!

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