Dependent characteristic specifications

We maintain dependent characteristic specifications based on material, plant, and vendor for an inspection plan. Each time a new entry is created, the SAP assigned dependent characteristic specs. number (PLMW-ZUORDNR) is incremented by 10. So the first entry was assigned 10, second entry assigned 20 & so on. We are currently at 6810.
The PLMW-ZUORDNR field length = 4, so I am wondering if there is a limit on the number of dep. char. entries we can create? If so, how do other companies handle this?
I have tried to find a setting in configuration to change the increment from 10 to 1, but was unsuccessful.
Regards,
A. Scott

Angela,
I've worked with Multiple specs before and implemented them at one client but I haven't had a chance to talk with anyone else that has. I'd be interested in finding out more about the issues you ran into and the problems you have had to resolve. I'd like to know if they were similar to mine or not. Right now I'm not the biggest fan of multiple specs the way SAP implemented them. I'm wondering about other peoples thoughts on the subject. With over 680 specs in a plan you must have some experience with them!!!!
Would you be willing to discuss them with me some time?
Thanks,
Craig

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