How To Fix /SCWM/IT251 - Standard number ranges necessary for the standard whse; see quick help

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/IT -

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Standard number ranges necessary for the standard whse; see quick help

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/IT251 - Standard number ranges necessary for the standard whse; see quick help ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/IT251 indicates that standard number ranges are necessary for the standard warehouse in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the required number ranges for certain objects, such as warehouse tasks, handling units, or other logistics-related documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Ranges: The most common cause of this error is that the number ranges required for the warehouse management processes have not been defined or activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to number ranges in the EWM module.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration settings, the number ranges may not have been transported correctly.
  
  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 relevant number range objects related to EWM, such as /SCWM/WH for warehouse numbers, /SCWM/HT for handling units, etc.
  Ensure that the number ranges are defined and that they are active.
  
  
  
  Define Number Ranges:
  
  If the number ranges are missing, you will need to create them. You can do this in the same SNRO transaction.
  Create a new number range interval for the relevant object and ensure that it is assigned to the appropriate warehouse.
  
  
  
  Check Warehouse Settings:
  
  Use transaction code /SCWM/WM to access the warehouse management settings.
  Verify that the warehouse is correctly configured and that the number ranges are assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary configurations were transported correctly.
  If needed, re-transport the number range configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on number range configuration in EWM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the warehouse processes function as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Objects
  /SCWM/WM - Warehouse Management Settings
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number ranges in EWM.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SCWM/IT251 error and ensure that your EWM system is properly configured to handle number ranges.