How To Fix IS039 - Number range & does not exist for equipment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Number range & does not exist for equipment

What causes this issue?

No <GL:equipment>equipment</> number ranges have been created.

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?

Create the number ranges for the number range object EQUIP_NR.
Use the customizing function to allocate equipment categories to
number ranges:

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS039 - Number range & does not exist for equipment ?

  The SAP error message IS039, which states "Number range & does not exist for equipment," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid number range for creating or processing equipment records. This can happen for several reasons, including configuration issues or missing number range definitions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Object: The number range object for equipment (usually EQUIPMENT) is not defined in the system.
  Inactive Number Range: The number range may exist but is not active or has been deactivated.
  Number Range Assignment: The number range may not be properly assigned to the relevant organizational units or may not be set up for the specific equipment type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IS039 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the object name for equipment, which is typically EQUIPMENT.
  Check if the number range intervals are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If the number range does not exist, you can create it:
  
  In transaction SNRO, select the number range object and click on "Intervals."
  Define a new interval with the desired range (e.g., from 100000 to 199999).
  Ensure that the interval is set to "Current" and is active.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Equipment Type:
  
  Go to transaction IE01 (Create Equipment) or IE02 (Change Equipment).
  Check the equipment type and ensure that it is assigned to the correct number range in the configuration.
  You can also check the configuration in transaction SPRO under:
  
  Plant Maintenance and Customer Service > Master Data > Technical Objects > Equipment > Define Number Ranges for Equipment.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify equipment records. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the creation of equipment again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  IE01: Create Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and equipment master data.
  
  
  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 message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IS039 error and successfully manage equipment records in SAP.