How To Fix PPH_MRP042 - Problem with number ranges for &1. Please check MRP Plant Parameters.

PPH_MRP042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_MRP -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Problem with number ranges for &1. Please check MRP Plant Parameters.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_MRP042 - Problem with number ranges for &1. Please check MRP Plant Parameters. ?

  The SAP error message PPH_MRP042 indicates that there is a problem with number ranges for a specific object in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP). This error typically arises when the system is unable to assign a number from the defined number range for a particular MRP-related object, such as a planned order, purchase requisition, or production order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range for the specific MRP object has been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers have been used up.
  Incorrect Number Range Configuration: The number range may not be properly configured in the system for the relevant MRP plant or object.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the number range.
  Missing Number Range Object: The number range object may not be defined for the MRP plant in question.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object (e.g., C_PRODORD