How To Fix /SCWM/PI_APPL205 - Could not find a number from the number range object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PI_APPL -

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Could not find a number from the number range object &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL205 - Could not find a number from the number range object &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL205 indicates that the system could not find a number from the specified number range object. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system attempts to generate a new document or record that requires a unique identifier from a defined number range.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range for the specified object has been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers have been used up.
  Incorrect Number Range Configuration: The number range object may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  Number Range Object Not Defined: The number range object may not be defined in the system or may not be assigned to the relevant document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the number range object that corresponds to the error message (you can find this in the error message itself).
  Check the status of the number range. If it is exhausted, you will need to extend the number range.
  
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by adjusting the upper limit in the number range settings.
  Ensure that the new range does not overlap with existing numbers.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the number range object is correctly configured and assigned to the relevant document type in the system.
  Check if the number range is active and properly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range. This can be checked in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to number range management for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number ranges in EWM.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on number range management and configuration in SAP EWM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCWM/PI_APPL205.