How To Fix PFM_EA_PS142 - Number range for PLCs in preparation not defined

PFM_EA_PS142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_EA_PS -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Number range for PLCs in preparation not defined

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PFM_EA_PS142 - Details

• The SAP error message PFM_EA_PS142 indicates that there is an issue with the number range for PLCs (Project Lifecycle Controls) in preparation not being defined. This typically occurs in the context of project management or project system modules within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system attempts to create or process a PLC but cannot find a defined number range for it. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Number Range Configuration: The number range for PLCs has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The number range might be incorrectly assigned or not assigned at all.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or create the number range.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to PLCs (you may need to consult your SAP documentation or system administrator