How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE015 - Error in number range check for material number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Error in number range check for material number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE015 - Error in number range check for material number ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE015: Error in number range check for material number:
  
  Error Message:
  WSD_MESSAGE015: Error in number range check for material number
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to create or assign a material number that falls outside the defined number ranges for material master records. In SAP, material numbers are managed within specific number ranges, which are configured in the system to ensure uniqueness and validity.
  Common causes include:
  
  The material number being created or assigned is outside the allowed number range intervals.
  Number ranges for material master numbers are not properly maintained or are exhausted.
  The number range object for material numbers is incorrectly configured or missing.
  Custom developments or interfaces trying to create material numbers without adhering to the number range intervals.
  
  
  Explanation:
  SAP uses number ranges to control the assignment of material numbers. These number ranges are defined in transaction MMNR or via IMG path:
  Logistics ? Materials Management ? Material Master ? Basic Settings ? Material Number Ranges
  If the system attempts to assign a material number that is not within any of the defined intervals, the number range check fails, and this error is triggered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Intervals:
  
  Go to transaction MMNR (Number Ranges for Material Master).
  Verify the number range intervals defined for the relevant material type.
  Check if the number you are trying to assign falls within these intervals.
  
  
  
  Extend or Create Number Range Intervals:
  
  If the current intervals are exhausted or do not cover the required number range, create new intervals or extend existing ones.
  Make sure the intervals do not overlap and are correctly assigned to the material types.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the material type you are using is assigned to the correct number range intervals.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Interfaces:
  
  If the material number is being created via custom programs or interfaces, ensure that the number assignment logic respects the number range intervals.
  Avoid hardcoding material numbers outside the allowed ranges.
  
  
  
  Use External Number Assignment (if applicable):
  
  If you want to assign material numbers manually (external number assignment), ensure that the number you enter is within the allowed number ranges.
  Alternatively, switch to internal number assignment to let SAP assign numbers automatically within the defined ranges.
  
  
  
  Check for Number Range Object Consistency:
  
  The number range object for material numbers is usually MATERIAL.
  Use transaction SNRO to check the number range object and intervals.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MMNR – Number Ranges for Material Master
  SNRO – Number Range Objects
  MM01 – Create Material Master
  MM02 – Change Material Master
  
  
  
  IMG Path:
  
  Logistics ? Materials Management ? Material Master ? Basic Settings ? Material Number Ranges
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Always back up current number range settings before making changes.
  Number ranges should be planned carefully to avoid overlaps and gaps.
  If you are using external number assignment, users must be trained to enter valid numbers.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Material number outside defined number range intervals or number ranges exhausted.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and extend number ranges in MMNR; ensure material number falls within intervals.
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  MMNR, SNRO, MM01, MM02
  
  
  Notes
  Verify custom code and interfaces; consider internal vs external number assignment.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or screenshots, feel free to ask!