How To Fix /SCWM/HU_WM_S4012 - Number range object &1 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HU_WM_S4 -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Number range object &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HU_WM_S4012 - Number range object &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HU_WM_S4012 indicates that there is an issue with the number range object specified in the error message. Specifically, it states that the number range object does not exist. This error typically occurs in the context of handling units (HUs) in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Object: The specified number range object (e.g., HU, HUM, etc.) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the number range object may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the number range object.
  Transport Issues: If the system is newly set up or has recently undergone a transport, the number range object may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Object:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the name of the number range object that is causing the issue (as indicated in the error message).
  Check if the number range object exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Number Range Object:
  
  If the number range object does not exist, you can create it by following these steps:
  
  In transaction SNRO, click on "Create".
  Enter the name of the number range object and provide a description.
  Define the intervals for the number range.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the number range object is properly configured in the relevant customizing settings. You can check this in transaction SPRO under the relevant EWM settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage number ranges. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the system has recently undergone a transport, ensure that all necessary objects, including number ranges, have been transported correctly. You may need to re-transport or manually create the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for more details on number range management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/HU_WM_S4012 related to the missing number range object.