How To Fix /SCWM/IT237 - Number range object &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/IT -

• Message number: 237

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/IT237 - Number range object &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/IT237 Number range object &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to access a number range object that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This error is common in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or other modules that rely on number ranges for various objects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Object: The specified number range object (indicated by &1 in the error message) has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range object may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the relevant application area.
  Transport Issues: If the system is newly upgraded or a transport request has been moved, the number range object may not have been included or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range object.
  
  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 error and check if it exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Number Range Object:
  
  If the number range object is missing, you can create it using transaction SNRO.
  Define the object and set the intervals as required.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range Object:
  
  Ensure that the number range object is assigned to the relevant application area in the configuration settings.
  This can typically be done in the customizing settings for the specific module (e.g., EWM).
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check if the number range object was included in the transport request.
  If not, you may need to transport it from the development system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the number range object.
  This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific number range object for additional context or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Manage Number Range Objects
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check related tables)
  SE78: SAP Archive Link (if applicable)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error related to the missing number range object in SAP.