How To Fix 5W048 - Number range object HRWFOBJECT for subobject &1 is causing problems.

5W048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Number range object HRWFOBJECT for subobject &1 is causing problems.

What causes this issue?

The number range object HRWFOBJECT with the sub-object specified
(Object type) provides no numbers. Therefore, it is not possible to
create tasks with the above object type.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please check the number range for tasks via transaction SNUM.
The interval '01' only is used for exclusively internal number range
assignment. This may not be flagged as external. If such an entry is not
there, please enter it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W048 - Number range object HRWFOBJECT for subobject &1 is causing problems. ?

  The SAP error message 5W048 indicates that there is an issue with the number range object HRWFOBJECT for a specific subobject. This error typically arises in the context of HR (Human Resources) modules when the system is unable to allocate a number from the specified number range.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range for the specified subobject may have been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers have been used up.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range object may not be properly configured in the system, leading to issues when trying to allocate a new number.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the number range.
  System Settings: The number range may not be defined for the specific subobject you are trying to use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the object name HRWFOBJECT and check the status of the number ranges defined for it.
  If the number