How To Fix CMS_MOV008 - Number range object &1 not defined; contact your system administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_MOV - Message Class for Movables

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Number range object &1 not defined; contact your system administrator

What causes this issue?

An internal error has occurred with the number range settings for the
collateral object type. The function modules of number ranges are unable
to read the number range object defined for the collateral object from
table <ZH>TNRO</>.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Run a check for the number range object definition in transaction
<ZH>SNRO</>. If the object does not exist, then send requisition for the
same to SAP.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_MOV008 - Number range object &1 not defined; contact your system administrator ?

  The SAP error message CMS_MOV008 indicates that a number range object is not defined in the system. This typically occurs when the system attempts to generate a number for a document or transaction, but the corresponding number range object has not been set up or is not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Object: The specified number range object (&1) is not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The number range object may exist but is not properly configured (e.g., no intervals defined).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range object.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Object:
  
  Use transaction code SNRO to check if the number range object exists.
  Enter the object name (the value of &1 in the error message) and check if it is defined.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If the number range object does not exist, you will need to create it.
  If it exists but is not configured, you can define the number range intervals.
  To do this, go to transaction code SNRO, select the object, and create or modify the intervals as needed.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the number range object. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Contact System Administrator:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, contact your system administrator or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check related tables)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on number range management and configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific number range object you are dealing with.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CMS_MOV008 error message.