How To Fix CR344 - Change the status of the number range for work centers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CR - (1,099) Work Center; (100,200) Capacity

• Message number: 344

• Message text: Change the status of the number range for work centers

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR344 - Change the status of the number range for work centers ?

  The SAP error message CR344 indicates that there is an issue with the number range assignment for work centers. This typically occurs when the number range for creating or managing work centers is not properly configured or has reached its limit.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for work centers may not be defined or may be incorrectly set up in the system.
  Number Range Exhaustion: The number range may have been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers in the defined range have been used up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the number range.
  Status of Number Range: The number range may be set to "not available" or "not active," preventing any new entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to work centers (usually CR for work centers).
  Verify that the number range is defined correctly and is active.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by adjusting the upper limit.
  In the SNRO transaction, select the number range object and adjust the intervals as necessary.
  
  
  
  Change Status:
  
  If the number range is inactive, you can change its status to active.
  This can typically be done in the same SNRO transaction by selecting the appropriate number range and changing its status.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify work centers and number ranges.
  This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  CR01: Create Work Center
  CR02: Change Work Center
  CR03: Display Work Center
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number ranges and work centers.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP's support portal for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CR344 error and successfully manage the number range for work centers in SAP.