How To Fix /SCWM/L3040 - Maintain the number range interval &1 for warehouse tasks

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L3 -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Maintain the number range interval &1 for warehouse tasks

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/L3040 - Maintain the number range interval &1 for warehouse tasks ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/L3040 indicates that there is an issue with the number range interval for warehouse tasks in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid number range for creating new warehouse tasks, which can occur due to various reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for warehouse tasks may not be defined in the system.
  Number Range Interval Not Active: The defined number range interval may not be active or may have been deactivated.
  Exhausted Number Range: The current number range may have been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers have been used up.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the number range settings for warehouse tasks.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the object name for warehouse tasks, which is typically /SCWM/WHT (or similar depending on your configuration).
  Check if the number range intervals are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Define or Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is not defined, you will need to create a new number range interval.
  If the number range is defined but inactive, activate it.
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend the interval or create a new number range.
  
  
  
  Maintain Number Range Intervals:
  
  Use the transaction code OZNW to maintain the number range intervals for warehouse tasks.
  Ensure that the intervals are set correctly and that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create warehouse tasks and access the number range settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the creation of a warehouse task to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OZNW: Maintain Number Range Intervals
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed information on number range configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/L3040 and ensure that the number range for warehouse tasks is properly maintained.