How To Fix /CUM/MSG401 - Error creating design number

/CUM/MSG401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CUM/MSG -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Error creating design number

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/CUM/MSG401 - Details

• The SAP error message /CUM/MSG401 Error creating design number typically occurs in the context of the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules, particularly when dealing with design numbers or product data management.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to generate design numbers. This could be due to missing settings in the customizing or configuration tables.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify design numbers.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data being used to create the design number, such as missing mandatory fields or incorrect data formats.
  
  
  System Errors: There could be temporary system issues or bugs that are preventing the creation of the design number.
  
  
  Number Range Issues: The number range for design numbers may be exhausted or not properly defined.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /CUM/MSG401 error, you can