How To Fix HUFUNCTIONS047 - External number range is not maintained in customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUFUNCTIONS - Messages from FB with HU services without global t.

• Message number: 047

• Message text: External number range is not maintained in customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUFUNCTIONS047 - External number range is not maintained in customizing ?

  The SAP error message HUFUNCTIONS047 indicates that the external number range for handling units (HUs) is not maintained in the system's customizing settings. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create or manage handling units, and the system cannot find a valid external number range to assign to the new handling unit.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the external number range for handling units has not been defined or activated in the SAP system. This can happen if the configuration for handling units has not been completed or if the number range has been deleted or not properly set up.
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to maintain the external number range for handling units in the SAP customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Enter the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Navigate to Handling Unit Configuration:
  
  Follow the path: Logistics Execution -> Handling Unit Management -> Basic Settings -> Define Number Ranges for Handling Units.
  
  
  
  Define Number Ranges:
  
  In the number range maintenance screen, check if an external number range is defined.
  If not, create a new number range:
  
  Click on "Insert" to create a new entry.
  Define the number range interval (e.g., from 1 to 999999).
  Specify the number range type (external).
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to the Handling Unit:
  
  Ensure that the newly created number range is assigned to the relevant handling unit type.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify number ranges.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After maintaining the number range, try to create a handling unit again to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  HU02: Create Handling Unit
  HU03: Change Handling Unit
  HU04: Display Handling Unit
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Handling Unit Management for more detailed information on configuring handling units and number ranges.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, as there may be additional configuration or system issues that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HUFUNCTIONS047 error and successfully manage handling units in your SAP system.