The answer is the same as above. Your current format is 5 characters. A new format would incorporate not only segments but also the overall length. In order to make any changes to lengths or segments of an item number format, a 3rd party program is necessary to do so. You don't have to remove your existing 5 character items - you would just have to increase the allowable maximum with the format change.
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