How To Fix MDG_BS_CUST_HARM040 - Fatal error when storing number range &1 for object &2

MDG_BS_CUST_HARM040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_CUST_HARM -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Fatal error when storing number range &1 for object &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_CUST_HARM040 - Fatal error when storing number range &1 for object &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_CUST_HARM040 indicates a fatal error when attempting to store a number range for a specific object in the Master Data Governance (MDG) module. This error typically arises during the configuration or activation of number ranges for business objects in MDG.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Number Range 
  Configuration Issues: The number range object may not be properly configured or may be missing.
  Overlapping Number Ranges: There may be overlapping or conflicting number ranges defined for the same object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify number ranges.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database that prevent the number range from being stored.
  Technical Errors: There may be underlying technical issues in the system, such as inconsistencies in the data model or configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SNRO (Number Range Objects)