How To Fix /PLMB/PR_BO016 - Cannot get process route number from the number range generator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/PR_BO -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Cannot get process route number from the number range generator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/PR_BO016 - Cannot get process route number from the number range generator ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/PR_BO016 indicates that the system is unable to retrieve a process route number from the number range generator. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module when trying to create or manage process routes.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for process routes may not be defined in the system.
  Number Range Exhausted: The defined number range may have been exhausted, meaning all available numbers have been used.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create entries in the number range.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the number range settings or the related object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to process routes (usually /PLMB/PR).
  Ensure that the number range is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  In the same transaction, check if the number range is exhausted. If it is, you may need to extend the range or create a new one.
  You can do this by selecting the number range and checking the current status.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can adjust it by going to transaction code SNRO, selecting the relevant number range object, and modifying the intervals to allow for more numbers.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create process routes and access the number range. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Object Maintenance
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  PLM Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for PLM and process routes to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /PLMB/PR_BO016.