How To Fix /SRMSMC/SES004 - Drawing ID from number range failed; contact your system administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/SES -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Drawing ID from number range failed; contact your system administrator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/SES004 - Drawing ID from number range failed; contact your system administrator ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/SES004 Drawing ID from number range failed; contact your system administrator typically indicates an issue with the number range configuration for drawing IDs in the SAP system. This error can occur in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or similar modules where drawing IDs are used.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for drawing IDs may not be properly defined or may have been exhausted. This means that the system cannot generate a new drawing ID because it has run out of available numbers in the defined range.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create drawing IDs.
  System Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the system settings related to number ranges or the specific module being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to drawing IDs (you may need to consult your system documentation or administrator for the exact object name).
  Check if the number range is defined correctly and if there are available numbers left in the range.
  If the range is exhausted, you may need to extend it or create a new number range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to create or manage drawing IDs.
  This can be checked in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or by consulting your security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult System Administrator:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, contact your system administrator for further assistance. They may need to check the system logs or perform additional configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on number range management and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SRMSMC/SES004 error message.