How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS103 - Number range &1 &2 is external; value must be entered

/SCWM/PS_BASICS103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Number range &1 &2 is external; value must be entered

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/SCWM/PS_BASICS103 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS103 indicates that there is an issue with the number range configuration in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. Specifically, the message states that the number range for a particular object is set to "external," which means that the system expects the user to provide a value manually rather than generating one automatically.
  
  Cause:
  
  External Number Range: The number range for the object in question is configured as "external." This means that the system does not automatically assign a number from the range; instead, it requires the user to input a valid number manually.
  Missing or Incorrect Input: The user may not have provided a valid number when trying to create or process the object, leading to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the number range in the system, such as it not being properly defined or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Provide a Valid Number: When prompted