How To Fix STEP932 - Create PNAL: altnum not defined

STEP932 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 932

• Message text: Create PNAL: altnum not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STEP932 - Create PNAL: altnum not defined ?

  The SAP error message "STEP932 Create PNAL: altnum not defined" typically occurs in the context of creating or processing a Product Number Allocation (PNAL) in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to create a product number allocation, but it cannot find a defined alternative number (altnum) for the product.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Alternative Number Definition: The most common cause of this error is that the alternative number (altnum) for the product has not been defined in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the product or the number range may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to find the necessary alternative number.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that prevent the system from processing the request correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Alternative Number:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., MM01 for