How To Fix PCA037 - A number range was not maintained for the internal number assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PCA - Message Class for Production Campaign

• Message number: 037

• Message text: A number range was not maintained for the internal number assignment

INCLUDE PCA036 OBJECT DOKU ID NA LANGUAGE EN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PCA037 - A number range was not maintained for the internal number assignment ?

  The SAP error message PCA037 indicates that a number range has not been maintained for internal number assignment in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or process an object that requires a unique identifier, but the system cannot find a defined number range for that object type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The primary cause of this error is that the number range for the specific object type (e.g., internal orders, projects, etc.) has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the number range may not have been properly set up or activated.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or maintain the number range settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PCA037 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the error (e.g., for internal orders, it might be CO_ORDER).
  Check if the number range intervals are defined and active. If not, you will need to create or adjust the number range intervals.
  
  
  
  Maintain Number Range:
  
  If the number range is missing, you can create a new number range interval:
  
  In the SNRO transaction, select the object and click on "Intervals."
  Create a new interval by specifying the range (e.g., from 100000 to 199999) and ensure it is set to "Internal" if required.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify number ranges. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made to the number range configuration are transported to the production environment if necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To maintain number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, as they may need to check system settings or logs for additional insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PCA037 error and ensure that the necessary number ranges are properly maintained in your SAP system.