How To Fix MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT048 - Number range &1 is not valid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT - Message class for Engineering Snapshots

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Number range &1 is not valid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT048 - Number range &1 is not valid. ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT048 with the description "Number range &1 is not valid" typically indicates that there is an issue with the number range configuration in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to create or process documents that require a specific number range.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Number Range: The number range specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist or is not defined correctly in the system.
  Number Range Status: The number range may be set to "not in use" or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified number range.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings in the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management, etc.).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object associated with the error and check if the number range is defined and active.
  Ensure that the number range intervals are correctly set up and that they are not exhausted.
  
  
  
  Verify Number Range Status:
  
  Ensure that the number range is not set to "not in use" or "deleted."
  If necessary, create a new number range or adjust the existing one to ensure it is valid.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the relevant SAP documentation or configuration guides for the specific module you are working with to ensure that the number range is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to number ranges.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard number range functionality.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT048.