How To Fix MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM016 - Number range &1 changed for object &2; range: &3, numbering: &4

MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM - MDG: messages for harmonization report

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Number range &1 changed for object &2; range: &3, numbering: &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM016 - Number range &1 changed for object &2; range: &3, numbering: &4 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM016 indicates that there has been a change in the number range for a specific object in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This message typically arises in the context of managing supplier data or other master data objects where number ranges are utilized to generate unique identifiers.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Number Range Configuration Change: The number range for the specified object has been modified, which may include changes to the range limits or the numbering format.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the system is trying to assign a number that is no longer valid due to the changes made.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system that interact with number ranges, they may not be aligned with the new configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the number range changes were transported from a development environment to a