How To Fix PVJ369 - Number & not defined for material type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PVJ - Messages for PRICAT (cf. VJ)

• Message number: 369

• Message text: Number & not defined for material type &

What causes this issue?

Each material type is assigned to a particular number range for
external number assignment. The material number entered does not fall
within the range assigned for the material type.

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?

Choose a material number that falls within the number range.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PVJ369 - Number & not defined for material type & ?

  The SAP error message PVJ369 "Number & not defined for material type &" typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage a material in SAP, and the system cannot find a number range assigned to the specified material type. This can happen during the creation of a new material or when trying to perform operations on an existing material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The most common cause of this error is that the number range for the specified material type has not been defined in the system.
  Number Range Assignment: The material type may not be properly assigned to a number range interval in the configuration settings.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create materials of that type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PVJ369 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object associated with the material type you are trying to use (e.g., MATERIAL).
  Ensure that a number range interval is defined for the material type in question.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If no number range is defined, you will need to create one:
  
  Go to transaction code OMH1 (Define Number Ranges for Material Types).
  Select the appropriate material type and define a new number range interval.
  Make sure to specify the interval limits and assign it to the material type.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code OMS2 (Change Material Type).
  Verify that the material type is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate number range.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or manage materials of the specified type. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OMH1: Define Number Ranges for Material Types
  OMS2: Change Material Type
  
  
  Material Types: Different material types in SAP (e.g., raw materials, finished goods) have different configurations and number ranges.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material management and number range configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.