How To Fix MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT033 - Cannot find default change record type configured for internal no. range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT - Message class for Engineering Snapshots

• Message number: 033

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

What causes this issue?

The system cannot find the default change record type configured for an
internal number range.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

In Customizing, add the change record type configured for an internal
number range.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT033 - Cannot find default change record type configured for internal no. range ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT033 indicates that the system cannot find the default change record type configured for the internal number range. This error typically occurs in the context of planning and engineering processes, particularly when dealing with change records in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The default change record type may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings were not completed during the system setup or if they were inadvertently changed or deleted.
  Number Range Issues: The internal number range for the change record type may not be defined or may be inactive. This can prevent the system from generating new change records.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the change record type or the number range.
  System Upgrade or Migration: If the system has recently been upgraded or migrated, some configurations may not have been carried over correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for change records in the relevant module (e.g., SAP PP, SAP PM).
  Ensure that the default change record type is defined and correctly configured.
  Verify that the internal number range is assigned to the change record type.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If the number range is missing, you can define it in the relevant configuration area (e.g., using transaction code SNRO for number range objects).
  Ensure that the number range is active and has sufficient numbers available.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the change record type and number range.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SNRO (Number Range Objects), SPRO (SAP Reference IMG), and others related to the specific module you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific module to find any known issues or fixes.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT033 in your SAP system.