How To Fix ITOB309 - No internal number range is defined for the equipment category &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ITOB - Messages for development class ITOB

• Message number: 309

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

What causes this issue?

You are trying to create a piece of equipment with internal number
assignment. However, no internal number range has been assigned to the
equipment category.

System Response

The system cannot create the equipment.

How to fix this error?

Assign an internal number range to the equipment category in
Customizing.
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLI0OIEN>Define Number Ranges</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ITOB309 - No internal number range is defined for the equipment category & ?

  The SAP error message ITOB309 indicates that there is no internal number range defined for the specified equipment category. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage equipment in the SAP system, and the system cannot generate a unique identifier for the equipment because the necessary configuration is missing.
  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 set up correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ITOB309 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Internal Number Range:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Logistics > Plant Maintenance > Management of Technical Objects > Equipment > Define Number Ranges.
  Here, you can define the internal number range for the specific equipment category that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check Equipment Category:
  
  Ensure that the equipment category you are trying to use is correctly configured.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under Logistics > Plant Maintenance > Management of Technical Objects > Equipment > Define Equipment Categories.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify equipment and number ranges. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary 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 OIK1 (to define number ranges) and IE01 (to create equipment) to navigate directly to the relevant screens.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring number ranges and equipment categories.
  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 ITOB309 error and successfully manage your equipment in SAP.