How To Fix CMS_OMS_COMMON008 - Invalid number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_OMS_COMMON - Common Messages for OMS

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Invalid number range

What causes this issue?

The number range is invalid. It is a duplication of an existing number
range.

System Response

The system cannot uniquely identify the collateral object because the
number ranges have been duplicated.

How to fix this error?

You must use a unique number range.
For example, the collateral object has the number range 1 to 100. If you
are defining a new number range or resetting the number range,
ensure the new number range does not have same range as 1 to 100. A
valid number range would be 101 to 200.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_OMS_COMMON008 - Invalid number range ?

  The SAP error message CMS_OMS_COMMON008: Invalid number range typically occurs when there is an issue with the number range configuration in the SAP system. This error is often related to the creation or processing of documents, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or other transactional data that relies on number ranges.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for the specific document type may not be defined in the system.
  Number Range Deactivated: The number range might be deactivated or not available for the current period.
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range may have been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers have been used up.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect settings in the number range configuration, such as overlapping ranges or incorrect intervals.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the relevant number range object.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and active for the document type you are trying to create.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend the range or create a new number range.
  This can be done in the same SNRO transaction or through the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., TCode: OBN1 for number range maintenance).
  
  
  
  Check for Deactivation:
  
  Ensure that the number range is not deactivated. If it is, reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to use the number range. This can be done by reviewing the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the number range object and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  OBN1: Number Range Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number ranges.
  Customizing Settings: Review the customizing settings in the relevant application area (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management) to ensure proper configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CMS_OMS_COMMON008 error message in SAP.