How To Fix 88654 - Number range &1 is internal -> derivation from material no. not possible

88654 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 654

• Message text: Number range &1 is internal -> derivation from material no. not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88654 - Number range &1 is internal -> derivation from material no. not possible ?

  The SAP error message 88654, which states "Number range &1 is internal -> derivation from material no. not possible," typically occurs when there is an issue with the number range configuration in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of material management or when trying to create or derive certain objects (like documents or records) based on material numbers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Internal Number Range: The error indicates that the number range being used is defined as "internal." Internal number ranges are automatically generated by the system, and they cannot be derived from external sources like material numbers.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings for the specific object you are trying to create or derive.
  Missing or Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The number range might not be correctly assigned to the relevant document type or object type in the configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
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