How To Fix IS037 - No external number range defined for equipment category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 037

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

What causes this issue?

You have entered a number but an internal number assignment is set
for the equipment category.

System Response

The system assigns a number itself.

How to fix this error?

You should not enter a number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS037 - No external number range defined for equipment category ?

  The SAP error message IS037 "No external number range defined for equipment category" typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage equipment in the SAP system, and the system cannot find a defined external number range for the specified equipment category. This can happen in the context of the Plant Maintenance (PM) module or other related areas where equipment management is involved.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The equipment category you are trying to use does not have an external number range defined in the system.
  Incorrect Equipment Category: The equipment category specified may not be set up correctly or may not exist in the system.
  Number Range Assignment: The number range assignment for the equipment category may not be properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that an external number range is defined for the equipment category in question. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Plant Maintenance and Customer Service -> Master Data in Plant Maintenance and Customer Service -> Equipment -> Define Number Ranges for Equipment.
  
  
  
  Define Number Ranges:
  
  In the number range configuration screen, check if the equipment category you are using has an external number range defined.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a new number range.
  Click on "Intervals" to define a new number range interval. Make sure to specify the range and set it as external.
  
  
  
  Assign the Number Range to the Equipment Category:
  
  After defining the number range, ensure that it is assigned to the correct equipment category.
  You can do this by going back to the configuration screen and linking the newly created number range to the appropriate equipment category.
  
  
  
  Save Your Changes: After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  Test the Changes: Try to create or manage the equipment again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like IE01 (Create Equipment) or IE02 (Change Equipment) to test the changes after configuration.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on number range configuration and equipment management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IS037 error and successfully manage equipment in your SAP system.