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3591842 - Error WE111 "Number range object not defined" in S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

Symptom

Error WE111 "The number range object is not defined" is encountered when attempting to update the EAN/UPC number on the apps "Manage Product Master Data" or "Change Material".

Environment

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Open Manage Product Master Data app.
  2. Click on Edit.
  3. Set a EAN/UPC number which doesn't belong to any EAN Category.
  4. Error WE111 appears.

Cause

No EAN number range object was found for that EAN number.

Externally assigned EAN numbers have its EAN Category assigned automatically through EAN number range and check digits.

When no EAN Category fits the EAN number provided (considering check-digit and external number range) the error "The number range object is not defined" appears.

Resolution

Change the settings of an EAN Category to include the EAN number provided. This includes changes such as removing or including check-digit, or updating EAN number range settings.

The EAN Category settings can be updated through the following Configuration Activities: 

  • SSCUI 102782 - Define Attributes of EANs/UPCs.
  • SSCUI 103680 - Define Number Ranges for EANs/UPCs.

See Also

  • KBA 0003562025 - Error WE 216 "EAN may not be assigned externally" occurs when entering an alphanumeric EAN into the EAN/UPC field.

Keywords

EAN, GTIN, UPC, EUROPARTNR, Update, Error WE111, Number range object not defined, EAN Category, HE, SSCUI 500095, Define Attributes of EANs/UPCs. , KBA , LO-MD-MM-2CL , Product Master for Public Cloud , Problem

Product

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition all versions