How To Fix CM_SUB_API011 - Enter a number range for spec. type '&1' in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_API - API Substance

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Enter a number range for spec. type '&1' in Customizing

What causes this issue?

You want to use specification type &v1& for which at least one of the
following number ranges is not specified in Customizing:
Missing Number Range,,Consequence
Internal number range ,,The system cannot assign a key.
External number range ,,The system cannot check the key entered.

System Response

INCLUDE EHS_NA_STOP OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE EHS_NA_ADMIN OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the settings in the Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.EHS_MD_110_05_1>
Specify Specification Types</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_API011 - Enter a number range for spec. type '&1' in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_API011 indicates that there is a missing or incorrectly configured number range for a specific type in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process an object that requires a unique identifier, but the system cannot find a defined number range for that object type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Configuration: The number range for the specified type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The number range may be defined but not correctly assigned to the specific object type you are trying to work with.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify number range settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error CM_SUB_API011, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object associated with the specific type indicated in the error message (replace &1 with the actual type).
  Ensure that a number range is defined and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Define a New Number Range (if necessary):
  
  If no number range exists, you can create a new one:
  
  In transaction SNRO, enter the object name and click on "Change".
  Create a new number range interval by clicking on "Intervals" and defining the start and end numbers.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Object Type:
  
  Ensure that the number range is assigned to the correct object type in the relevant customizing settings.
  This can usually be done in the customizing transaction (SPRO) under the relevant application area.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify number range settings. This may require checking with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the action that triggered the error again to see if it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CM_SUB_API011 error and ensure that the necessary number ranges are properly configured in your SAP system.