How To Fix PCA036 - A number range was not maintained for the production campaign

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PCA - Message Class for Production Campaign

• Message number: 036

• Message text: A number range was not maintained for the production campaign

What causes this issue?

A prerequisite for using the production campaign is that at least one
number range is defined.

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 for the production campaign, define a number range
(<DS:SIMG.PPPI_PC_100>Define Number Range for Production Campaigns
</>).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PCA036 - A number range was not maintained for the production campaign ?

  The SAP error message PCA036 indicates that a number range has not been maintained for the production campaign. This typically occurs when you attempt to create or process a production campaign in SAP, but the system cannot find a valid number range assigned to it.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the number range for production campaigns has not been defined or is not properly configured in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The number range object for production campaigns has not been set up.
  The number range intervals for the production campaign are missing or not activated.
  The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PCA036 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the object name related to production campaigns (usually PCA or similar).
  Check if the number range intervals are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Maintain Number Range:
  
  If the number range is not defined, you will need to create a new number range interval.
  Click on "Intervals" and then "Insert Interval" to define a new range.
  Specify the number range (e.g., from 0000000001 to 9999999999) and ensure it is active.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Production Campaign:
  
  Ensure that the number range is assigned to the relevant production campaign configuration in the system.
  This can typically be done in the customizing settings under the production planning module.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create or process the production campaign again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SPRO: To access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on maintaining number ranges and configuring production campaigns.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PCA036 error and successfully create or process production campaigns in SAP.