How To Fix PIC01021 - Error &1 because of invalid number range - maintain object PIC_PICNUM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC01 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Error &1 because of invalid number range - maintain object PIC_PICNUM

What causes this issue?

Number range object PIC_PICNUM is not 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?

Create a new number range object for PIC_PICNUM in transaction
<DS:TRAN.PICNUM>Maintain number range object</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC01021 - Error &1 because of invalid number range - maintain object PIC_PICNUM ?

  The SAP error message PIC01021 indicates that there is an issue with the number range for a specific object, in this case, the object PIC_PICNUM. This error typically arises when the system attempts to generate or assign a number that falls outside the defined range for that object.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Number Range: The number range for the object PIC_PICNUM is either not defined, has been exhausted, or is incorrectly configured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings for the number range, such as incorrect intervals or missing entries.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the object name PIC_PICNUM and click on "Change".
  Verify that the number range intervals are correctly defined and that there are available numbers in the range.
  If the range is exhausted, you may need to extend the number range or create a new interval.
  
  
  
  Maintain Number Range:
  
  If you need to create or modify the number range, you can do so in the same transaction (SNRO).
  Ensure that the intervals are set correctly, and that the "From" and "To" values are valid and do not overlap with other ranges.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify number range objects. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error does not occur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PIC01021 error and ensure that the number range for the object PIC_PICNUM is correctly maintained.