How To Fix MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM041 - Failed to determine number range ID; check Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Failed to determine number range ID; check Customizing

What causes this issue?

The harmonization report
<DS:RE.MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM>MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM</> is unable to determine a
new ID for a number range.

System Response

The harmonization report cannot create a new number range.

How to fix this error?

Check and correct the <ZK>Customer/Vendor Integration (CVI)</>
Customizing settings.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM041 - Failed to determine number range ID; check Customizing ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM041 indicates that the system failed to determine a number range ID during a process related to Master Data Governance (MDG) for suppliers. This typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid number range for creating or managing supplier data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Configuration: The most common cause is that the number range for the relevant object (e.g., supplier) has not been defined or is not properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Customizing Settings: The customizing settings for the number range might be incorrect or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the number range.
  Client-Specific Settings: The number range might be defined in a different client or not activated for the current client.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the relevant number range object associated with suppliers (e.g., E1BP_SUPPLIER or similar).
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that there are intervals set up for it.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If the number range is missing, you can create a new number range by:
  
  Selecting the number range object.
  Creating a new interval with the desired range (e.g., from 100000 to 199999).
  Make sure to activate the number range.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing settings in the SPRO transaction.
  Go to Master Data Governance > General Settings > Number Ranges.
  Verify that the number range is correctly assigned to the relevant application area.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Client-Specific Settings:
  
  Ensure that the number range is set up in the correct client. If you are working in a development or test environment, confirm that the number range is also configured in the production environment.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the quality and production environments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SPRO: To access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Master Data Governance for more detailed information on number range configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the number range is correctly configured for supplier management in SAP MDG.