How To Fix MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT032 - Cannot find default change record type configured for external no. range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT - Message class for Engineering Snapshots

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Cannot find default change record type configured for external no. range

What causes this issue?

The change record ID has been provided but the change record type is
missing. The system cannot find the default change record type
configured for an external number range.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Add the change record type configured for an external number range in
Customizing, or remove the change record ID and ensure that a change
record type configured for an internal number range exists in
Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT032 - Cannot find default change record type configured for external no. range ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT032 indicates that the system cannot find the default change record type configured for an external number range. This error typically occurs in the context of planning or engineering processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with change records or document management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The default change record type for the specified external number range has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The number range assigned to the change record type may not be correctly set up or may not exist.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the required configuration.
  System Customization: Customizations or modifications in the system may have led to the removal or alteration of the expected configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for change records in the relevant module (e.g., SAP PLM, SAP MM).
  Ensure that a default change record type is defined for the external number range you