How To Fix /SAPAPO/PCM040 - No number range interval found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PCM -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: No number range interval found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PCM040 - No number range interval found ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PCM040 No number range interval found typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a valid number range interval for a specific object or document type. This can happen during various processes, such as creating or updating planning objects, where a unique identifier is required.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Configuration: The most common cause is that the number range intervals for the relevant object type have not been defined in the system.
  Inactive Number Range: The number range might be defined but is currently inactive or not assigned to the relevant object type.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the number range configuration.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they might not be correctly configured to use the existing number ranges.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the relevant number range object associated with the error (e.g., /SAPAPO/PCM).
  Ensure that there are active number range intervals defined for the object type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Number Range Intervals:
  
  If no intervals exist, create a new number range interval.
  If intervals exist but are inactive, activate them.
  Ensure that the intervals do not overlap and are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range object.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure it is correctly referencing the number range object and intervals.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP APO you are using for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  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
  SNUM - Number Range Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on number range management in SAP APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/PCM040 No number range interval found error.