How To Fix /SCWM/UI_RF142 - Maintain external number range interval

/SCWM/UI_RF142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_RF -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Maintain external number range interval

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/UI_RF142 - Maintain external number range interval ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_RF142 Maintain external number range interval typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue with the configuration of number ranges for certain objects, such as warehouse tasks, handling units, or other logistics-related entities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Interval: The error indicates that there is no external number range interval defined for the specific object type you are trying to work with.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range configuration may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range settings.
  
  
  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 object related to your issue (e.g., for warehouse tasks, handling units, etc.).
  Ensure that there is an external number range interval defined. If not,