How To Fix AM278 - Number range number & is not valid

AM278 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 278

• Message text: Number range number & is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM278 - Number range number & is not valid ?

  The SAP error message AM278, which states "Number range number & is not valid," typically occurs when there is an issue with the number range configuration for asset accounting. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when creating or posting an asset, or when trying to execute transactions related to asset management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Number Range Configuration: The number range for the asset class you are trying to use is either not defined or has been incorrectly configured.
  Number Range Status: The number range may be set to "not available" or "not active" for the relevant period.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  Missing Number Range Object: The number range object for the asset class may not be defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OANR (Number Ranges for Assets) in SAP.
  Verify that the number range for the relevant asset