How To Fix STEP761 - Create MAT: Number not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 761

• Message text: Create MAT: Number not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STEP761 - Create MAT: Number not defined ?

  The SAP error message "STEP761 Create MAT: Number not defined" typically occurs during the creation of a material in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a number range for the material number that you are trying to create. Here are the causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for the material type you are trying to create is not defined in the system.
  Number Range Deactivated: The number range may be defined but is currently deactivated or not assigned to the relevant material type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create a material in the specified number range.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to material management in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check the number range object for materials (usually MATERIAL or similar).
  Ensure that the number range is defined and active for the material type you are trying to create.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If the number range is not defined, you can create a new number range by going to the transaction code OMH1 (for defining number ranges for materials).
  Define the number range intervals and ensure they are assigned to the correct material type.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OMS2 to check the settings for the material type.
  Ensure that the number range is correctly assigned to the material type you are using.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create materials. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Configuration Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OMH1: Define Number Ranges for Material
  OMS2: Change Material Type
  
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding how material master data is structured and managed in SAP can help in troubleshooting related issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number ranges and material creation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the "STEP761 Create MAT: Number not defined" error in SAP.