How To Fix WN537 - The number range & has not been created for layouts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WN - Plant master data maintenance (integrated)

• Message number: 537

• Message text: The number range & has not been created for layouts

The named <GL:number_range>number range</> does not exist for layouts
in the number range file. Internal number assignment is therefore not
possible.

How to fix this error?

You can maintain the <DS:SIMG.W_OE_EG_WL_0228.SIMG_OWER>number
ranges</> for the various layouts in Customizing.
INCLUDE ISR_CUSTOMIZING

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN537 - The number range & has not been created for layouts ?

  The SAP error message WN537 indicates that a specific number range has not been created for layouts in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify layouts in the SAP system, and the system cannot find a valid number range assigned to the layout.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the number range for the layout has not been defined in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The number range has not been set up in the configuration.
  The number range has been deleted or is inactive.
  There is a misconfiguration in the settings related to the layout.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WN537 error, you need to create or configure the number range for layouts. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the object name related to the layouts (you may need to check the documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for the exact object name).
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If the number range does not exist, you will need to create it.
  Click on the "Intervals" button to define the intervals for the number range.
  Specify the number range intervals (e.g., start number, end number) and ensure that they do not overlap with other ranges.
  
  
  
  Assign the Number Range:
  
  After creating the number range, ensure that it is assigned to the relevant layout configuration.
  You may need to go to the specific configuration area for layouts (e.g., transaction code SPLM or similar) and assign the newly created number range.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify number ranges and layouts.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, try to create or modify the layout again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SNRO for number range objects and the specific transaction for layout management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific details on number range configuration and layout management.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WN537 error and successfully create or modify layouts in your SAP system.