How To Fix COM_HIERCUST003 - Number of digits not specified for numbering scheme level &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_HIERCUST - Messages for Hierarchies and Categories for Customizing

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Number of digits not specified for numbering scheme level &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_HIERCUST003 - Number of digits not specified for numbering scheme level &1 ?

  The SAP error message COM_HIERCUST003 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a numbering scheme in the context of hierarchical customizations. Specifically, it means that the number of digits for a numbering scheme level has not been specified.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  A numbering scheme is defined for a hierarchical structure (like a product hierarchy or a customer hierarchy), but the number of digits required for that scheme has not been set.
  The configuration for the numbering scheme is incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to specify the number of digits for the relevant numbering scheme level. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction, usually through SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  
  
  
  Find the Numbering Scheme Configuration:
  
  Follow the path: Logistics -> General -> Master Data -> Hierarchical Customizing -> Define Numbering Scheme.
  Alternatively, you may find it under the specific module you are working with (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Material Management).
  
  
  
  Edit the Numbering Scheme:
  
  Locate the numbering scheme that corresponds to the level indicated in the error message (the &1 in the error message).
  Ensure that the number of digits is specified for that level. This is usually a field where you can enter the number of digits required for the numbering.
  
  
  
  Save Your Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, try to perform the action that triggered the error again to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Check SAP Help documentation for more details on hierarchical customizations and numbering schemes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like SPRO, SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for further exploration of the configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for additional insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COM_HIERCUST003 error and ensure that your numbering scheme is correctly configured.