How To Fix CH063 - No material type was entered for number range determination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CH - CAD/PP integration messages

• Message number: 063

• Message text: No material type was entered for number range determination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CH063 - No material type was entered for number range determination ?

  The SAP error message CH063 ("No material type was entered for number range determination") typically occurs when the system is unable to determine the appropriate number range for a material because the material type has not been specified. This can happen during the creation or modification of materials in the Material Master.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Type: The most common cause is that the material type field is not filled in when trying to create or modify a material.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of number ranges for material types in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify certain material types.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Type: Ensure that the material type is specified when creating or modifying a material. This can be done in the transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Configuration Check:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (Customizing) and navigate to:
  
  Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Number Ranges > Define Number Ranges for Material Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the number ranges are correctly defined for the relevant material types.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify materials of the specified type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  Material Types: Different material types (e.g., raw materials, finished goods, trading goods) have different number ranges and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CH063 error and successfully create or modify materials in SAP.