How To Fix IS036 - No internal number range defined for equipment category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 036

• Message text: No internal number range defined for equipment category

What causes this issue?

You are trying to create an equipment with internal number assignment.
The equipment category is not assigned to an internal number range.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please assign an internal number range to the equipment category using
Customizing - Plant maintenance - Technical objects - Equipment -
Equipment categories - Number ranges.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS036 - No internal number range defined for equipment category ?

  The SAP error message IS036 "No internal number range defined for equipment category" typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage equipment in the SAP system, but the system cannot find a defined internal number range for the specified equipment category. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues or missing settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The internal number range for the equipment category has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Equipment Category: The equipment category you are trying to use may not be properly configured or may not exist.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IS036 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Equipment Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Plant Maintenance and Customer Service > Master Data > Technical Objects > Equipment > Define Equipment Categories.
  Ensure that the equipment category you are trying to use is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Number Ranges:
  
  In the same SPRO path, navigate to Define Number Ranges for Equipment.
  Check if there is an internal number range defined for the equipment category in question. If not, you will need to create one.
  To create a new number range, you can use the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and define a new number range for the equipment category.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Equipment Category:
  
  After defining the number range, ensure that it is assigned to the correct equipment category.
  This can usually be done in the same configuration area where you defined the number ranges.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or manage equipment. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create or manage the equipment again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  SNRO: Manage number range objects.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring equipment categories and number ranges.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IS036 error and successfully manage equipment in your SAP system.