How To Fix /SCWM/IT018 - Number range assignment for packaging specification exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/IT -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Number range assignment for packaging specification exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/IT018 - Number range assignment for packaging specification exists ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/IT018 Number range assignment for packaging specification exists typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue related to the number range assignment for packaging specifications. This error indicates that there is a conflict or an issue with the number range that is assigned to the packaging specification.
  
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Conflict: The error usually arises when the number range for packaging specifications is either not defined, incorrectly defined, or has been exhausted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to number ranges in the SAP system.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this 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 related to packaging specifications (usually /SCWM/PS).
  Check if the number