How To Fix WTY_CTR120 - Number & lies outside number range validity area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTY_CTR - Control Logic and Action Control for Consistency Checks

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Number & lies outside number range validity area &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTY_CTR120 - Number & lies outside number range validity area & ?

  The SAP error message WTY_CTR120 indicates that a number (typically a warranty number or a similar identifier) lies outside the valid range for the specified area. This error often occurs in the context of warranty management or service processing within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Number Range: The number you are trying to use is not within the defined number range for the relevant object (e.g., warranty claims, service orders).
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not be properly configured in the system, or the number range may have been exhausted.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the number being entered, leading to it falling outside the valid range.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create entries in the specified number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the warranty or service process.
  Verify that the number range is correctly defined and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it. This can be done by adjusting the upper limit of the number range in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the number you are entering to ensure it is correct and within the expected format and range.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the number range. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to warranty management or the specific module you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), or IW33 (Display Order) if you are working with service orders.
  Customizing Settings: You may need to access the customizing settings in SPRO to review the configuration for warranty management.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If there are custom developments in your SAP system, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect number range handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the WTY_CTR120 error message in SAP.