How To Fix FSH_EANREC008 - Enter a number range number not already used for this category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_EANREC - EAN Recycling messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Enter a number range number not already used for this category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_EANREC008 - Enter a number range number not already used for this category ?

  The SAP error message FSH_EANREC008 indicates that you are trying to enter a number range that has already been used for a specific category in the system. This typically occurs in the context of managing number ranges for various objects, such as materials, documents, or other entities within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Number Range: The number range you are trying to enter is already assigned to another category or has been used previously.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings, leading to conflicts.
  Incorrect Category Selection: You might be trying to assign a number range to a category that does not allow it or is not intended for that specific use.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Number Ranges:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the number range object related to the category you are working with.
  Verify if the number range you are trying to use is already assigned to another category.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Number Range:
  
  If the number range is already in use, you will need to select a different number range that is not currently assigned to any category.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can adjust the number range configuration in the relevant customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for number range management and ensure that the ranges are correctly defined and not overlapping.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to number range management for your specific module to understand the constraints and requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide)
  
  
  Number Range Management: Understanding how number ranges work in SAP is crucial. Each object type (like materials, documents, etc.) can have its own number range, and they must be managed carefully to avoid conflicts.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify number ranges in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FSH_EANREC008 and successfully manage your number ranges in SAP.