How To Fix 60888 - Number range is not internally defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 888

• Message text: Number range is not internally defined

What causes this issue?

The program is trying to obtain an internal number although external
number assignment is defined for the number range.

System Response

The program is terminated.

How to fix this error?

This is an internal program error. Inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60888 - Number range is not internally defined ?

  The SAP error message "60888 Number range is not internally defined" typically occurs when the system is trying to access a number range that has not been properly defined or configured in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating documents, transactions, or master data that require a unique identifier from a specific number range.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Definition: The number range object has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the relevant document type or object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  Transport Issues: If the number range was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated or properly configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Number Range:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check if the relevant number range object exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it. If it exists, ensure it is properly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Assignment:
  
  Use transaction code SN01 to check the number range intervals for the specific object.
  Ensure that the number range is assigned to the correct document type or object.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the number range. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the number range was transported, ensure that all necessary configurations have been imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific number range object for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SN01: Number Range Intervals
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number ranges.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Community forums for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message "60888 Number range is not internally defined."