How To Fix /CUM/MSG117 - Error when creating a MM master record. Check your number ranges

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CUM/MSG -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Error when creating a MM master record. Check your number ranges

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CUM/MSG117 - Error when creating a MM master record. Check your number ranges ?

  The SAP error message /CUM/MSG117 typically indicates an issue related to number ranges when creating a Material Master (MM) record. This error can occur if the system is unable to assign a new number to the material due to number range configuration issues. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for the material master record may not be defined in the system.
  Number Range Exhausted: The defined number range may have been exhausted, meaning all available numbers have been used.
  Number Range Not Assigned: The number range may not be assigned to the relevant organizational unit (e.g., plant or company code).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create a new material master record within the defined number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check the number range object for Material Master (usually MATERIAL or similar).
  Ensure that the number range intervals are correctly defined and that they are not exhausted.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend the number range. This can be done in transaction code SNRO by editing the intervals.
  Ensure that the number range is assigned to the correct organizational units.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create material master records. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you do not have access to change number ranges or if you are unsure about the changes, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, try creating the material master record again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material Master
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and material master creation.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /CUM/MSG117 error when creating a Material Master record in SAP.