How To Fix PFM_EA_PS141 - Number range for PLCs in aproval request not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_EA_PS -

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Number range for PLCs in aproval request not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_EA_PS141 - Number range for PLCs in aproval request not defined ?

  The SAP error message PFM_EA_PS141 indicates that there is an issue with the number range for Project Lifecycle Control (PLC) in the approval request process. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a defined number range for the specific document type or process you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The most common cause is that the number range for the specific document type related to the approval request has not been set up in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Project System (PS) module or the Project Lifecycle Management (PLM) module.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create entries in the defined number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check if the number range object related to the PLC approval request is defined. The object name may vary based on your specific configuration, but it is often related to project management or approval processes.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create a new number range for the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range:
  
  After defining the number range, ensure that it is assigned to the appropriate document type in the configuration settings.
  You can do this through the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigate to the relevant configuration path for Project System or Project Lifecycle Management.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or access the number range. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: For managing number ranges.
  SPRO: For accessing the configuration settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring number ranges in the Project System.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, or consult SAP support for more specific guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message PFM_EA_PS141 and ensure that the number range for PLCs in the approval request is properly defined and configured.