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Exceptions for MIC Numbers
The following are exceptions to the object numbering criteria specified:
Alpha or alpha-numeric MIC numbers can be created up to 8 characters and for these numbers there is no need to specify any external number ranges.
All numeric control characteristic numbers must be 8 characters. If a numeric CC number is less than 8 characters, the control characteristic number must be padded with zeroes. For a numeric MIC number, the external range (02) has to be created.
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If the numerical number ranges are not properly maintained SAP fails to create the control characteristic and displays the following error message:
Q0 -130: Number range interval 02 for number range object QMERKMALE not found
To avoid this error internal number ranges need to be maintained.
Use the following procedure to create a numeric number range for control characteristics:
1. Navigate to the QS29 transaction.
2. Enter the plant where the numeric number range needs to be created click Change Intervals.
3. Click Insert Intervals.
4. Enter the number range details. Clear the Ext box to ensure that the number range is internal.
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Number ranges for the Master Inspection Characteristics should follow the SAP format. The SAP format is as follows:
SL NO
Name of the Number Range
Type of Number Range
1
01
Should be internal
2
02
Should be internal
5. Click Enter and save the number range.
6. Repeat for all plants.