How To Fix WRF_ASORT012 - Enter an external number range for assortments

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ASORT - Message Class WRF Assortment

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Enter an external number range for assortments

What causes this issue?

The system cannot find a number range to check against an external
number range.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

In Customizing, enter an external number range for assortments. If you
only want an internal number assignment, you must leave the input field
in initial status when you create the assortment.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ASORT012 - Enter an external number range for assortments ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_ASORT012 - Enter an external number range for assortments
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you are trying to create or process an assortment in SAP, and the system expects you to enter an external number for the assortment, but none was provided. The assortment number range is configured to require external numbering, meaning the user must manually enter the assortment number rather than having the system generate it automatically.
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP, number ranges can be set up as internal (system-generated) or external (user-entered). For assortments, if the number range interval is set to external, the system expects the user to input the assortment number manually. If the user leaves this field blank or tries to proceed without entering a number, the system throws the WRF_ASORT012 error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter an external assortment number manually:
  
  When creating or editing an assortment, ensure you enter a valid assortment number in the assortment number field.
  
  
  Check number range configuration:
  
  If you want the system to generate the assortment number automatically, change the number range interval from external to internal. This is done in the customizing settings.
  
  Transaction code: SNRO (Number Range Objects) or via IMG path:
  SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Assortments -> Define Number Ranges for Assortments
  
  Find the number range object related to assortments (e.g., WRF_ASORT) and check if the number range interval is set to external or internal.
  If external numbering is not required, create or assign an internal number range interval.
  
  
  
  Verify user input:
  
  Make sure the user entering the assortment number is aware that the number must be entered manually if the number range is external.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Assortments in SAP: Assortments are used in Logistics Execution and Sales & Distribution to group materials for specific purposes like promotions, campaigns, or customer-specific product groups.
  Number Range Objects: Number ranges control how document or master data numbers are assigned in SAP. They can be internal (system-generated) or external (user input).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WRF1 - Create assortment
  WRF2 - Change assortment
  SNRO - Number range maintenance
  
  
  Customizing Path for Assortments Number Ranges:
  SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Assortments -> Define Number Ranges for Assortments
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Error: System expects an external assortment number but none was entered.
  Fix: Enter the assortment number manually or switch the number range to internal numbering.
  Check: Number range configuration for assortments in customizing.
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the transaction or process step where the error occurs, and I can help with more specific guidance.