How To Fix MPE_PLAN_MEC017 - Change record does not fall in the predefined number range &1 to &2

MPE_PLAN_MEC017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_MEC - Message Class for Manufacturing Engineering Cockpit

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Change record does not fall in the predefined number range &1 to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_MEC017 - Change record does not fall in the predefined number range &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_MEC017, which states "Change record does not fall in the predefined number range &1 to &2," typically occurs in the context of planning and budgeting within SAP systems, particularly in modules related to Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or Production Planning (PP).
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the change record you are trying to create or modify does not fall within the allowed number range defined in the system. The number range is a predefined set of values that the system uses to ensure data integrity and consistency. The error message specifies the valid range (from &1 to &2) and indicates that the value you are trying to use is outside this range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Identify the relevant number range object associated with the planning or budgeting process you are working