How To Fix /SCWM/EEC_CHECK049 - Number range &1 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/EEC_CHECK -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Number range &1 is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/EEC_CHECK049 - Number range &1 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/EEC_CHECK049: Number range &1 is not defined typically occurs in the context of Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is trying to access a number range that has not been defined or configured in the system. This can happen during various processes, such as creating documents, handling inventory, or processing transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The specific number range indicated by &1 has not been set up in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may have been deleted or not properly configured in the customizing settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  System Migration or Upgrade: If the system has been recently migrated or upgraded, some configurations may not have been carried over correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check if the number range object related to the error is defined.
  If it is not defined, create a new number range for the object.
  Ensure that the number range is active and has the correct intervals set.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing settings in the SAP EWM module.
  Ensure that the number range is correctly assigned to the relevant document types or processes.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  Check the user roles and profiles to ensure they include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific number range object to ensure all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  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: To manage number ranges.
  SPRO: To access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  Number Range Objects: Each number range is associated with a specific object, and it is essential to ensure that the object is correctly configured.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on configuring number ranges in EWM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the necessary number ranges are defined and configured correctly in your SAP EWM system.