How To Fix PIC01032 - Group ID &1 not defined in external number range interval [PIC_PICNUM]

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC01 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Group ID &1 not defined in external number range interval [PIC_PICNUM]

What causes this issue?

The number of the supersession chain or the FFF-class &V1& does not
exist in the number range interval.

System Response

For numer range object PIC_PICNUM, the number range interval does not
contain the number &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Check, and if necessary correct, the entry.
Check the number range object <DS:TRAN.PICNUM>Number range object
maintenance</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC01032 - Group ID &1 not defined in external number range interval [PIC_PICNUM] ?

  The SAP error message PIC01032 indicates that a specific Group ID (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not defined in the external number range interval for the object PIC_PICNUM. This typically occurs in the context of number range management in SAP, particularly when dealing with external number ranges for certain objects or documents.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Group ID: The Group ID you are trying to use has not been defined in the number range intervals for the specified object.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings for the relevant application or module.
  Missing Number Range Assignment: The Group ID may not be assigned to any number range interval, leading to this error when attempting to generate or process documents.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the object name PIC_PICNUM and click on "Display".
  Check if the Group ID in question is listed under the number range intervals.
  
  
  
  Define the Group ID:
  
  If the Group ID is not defined, you will need to create a new number range interval for it.
  In the same SNRO transaction, you can create a new interval by clicking on "Intervals" and then "Insert".
  Define the interval with the appropriate start and end numbers, and assign it to the Group ID.
  
  
  
  Assign the Group ID:
  
  Ensure that the Group ID is properly assigned to the relevant number range interval.
  Make sure that the external number range is set up correctly if you are using external numbering.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify number ranges.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SNUM: Number Range Management
  
  
  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 your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, as they may need to check for any underlying issues in the configuration or system settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message PIC01032 and ensure that the Group ID is properly defined in the external number range interval.