How To Fix /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS036 - Packaging material type &1 has no interval for number assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Packaging material type &1 has no interval for number assignment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS036 - Packaging material type &1 has no interval for number assignment ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS036 indicates that there is an issue with the number assignment for a specific packaging material type in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. The error message states that the packaging material type specified does not have an interval defined for number assignment, which is necessary for the system to generate unique identifiers for handling units (HUs) of that type.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Number Assignment Interval: The primary cause of this error is that the packaging material type (indicated by &1 in the error message) does not have a defined number assignment interval in the system. This means that the system does not know how to generate unique numbers for handling units of this packaging type.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration oversight where the necessary settings for number assignment intervals were not set up during the initial configuration of the packaging material type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define a number assignment interval for the specified packaging material type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Cross-Process Settings -> Handling Unit Management -> Define Number Assignment for Handling Units.
  
  
  
  Define Number Assignment:
  
  In the configuration screen, look for the option to define number assignment intervals.
  Create a new interval for the packaging material type that is causing the error. You will need to specify:
  
  The packaging material type.
  The number range (start and end values).
  Any other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save the Configuration: After entering the necessary details, save your changes.
  
  
  Test the Configuration: After defining the number assignment interval, test the process that was causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Number Ranges: Ensure that the number range you define does not overlap with existing ranges and is sufficient for your operational needs.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more detailed instructions on handling unit management and number assignment configurations.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or EWM support team for further investigation.