How To Fix /PM0/3FW_API_MESSAGE012 - No customer key lower than 90000 can be assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/3FW_API_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No customer key lower than 90000 can be assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/3FW_API_MESSAGE012 - No customer key lower than 90000 can be assigned ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/3FW_API_MESSAGE012 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a customer key in the system. Specifically, the error states that no customer key lower than 90000 can be assigned. This typically occurs in the context of managing customer data within the SAP system, particularly when working with the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or similar modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Customer Key Range: The error is primarily caused by an attempt to assign a customer key that is below the defined minimum threshold (90000 in this case). This could happen if:
  
  The system is configured to only allow customer keys starting from 90000 and above.
  There is an attempt to create or modify a customer record with an invalid key.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict the range of customer keys that can be assigned. This is often set up to avoid conflicts with existing customer records