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