How To Fix /SCWM/LC1161 - Error in generation; check number range settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LC1 -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Error in generation; check number range settings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LC1161 - Error in generation; check number range settings ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LC1161 Error in generation; check number range settings typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue with the number range settings for certain objects, such as warehouse tasks, handling units, or other logistics-related documents.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for the specific object type may not be defined in the system.
  Number Range Exhausted: The defined number range may have been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers have been used up.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The number range may not be correctly assigned to the relevant object type in the configuration.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object related to the error (e.g., for warehouse tasks, handling units, etc.).
  Ensure that the number range is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by adjusting the upper limit or creating a new number range.
  Make sure to maintain the number range intervals properly.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range:
  
  Ensure that the number range is correctly assigned to the relevant object type in the configuration settings.
  This can typically be done in the customizing settings under the relevant EWM configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range.
  Check the user roles and profiles to ensure they have the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Object Maintenance
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  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 above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP EWM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/LC1161 and ensure that the number range settings are correctly configured in your SAP EWM system.