How To Fix /INCMD/MSG054 - &1 not in the defined number range

/INCMD/MSG054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /INCMD/MSG -

• Message number: 054

• Message text: &1 not in the defined number range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /INCMD/MSG054 - &1 not in the defined number range ?

  The SAP error message /INCMD/MSG054 &1 not in the defined number range typically indicates that a specific document number or identifier (represented by &1) is not within the valid range defined in the system for that particular type of document or transaction. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when creating or processing documents in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the specific document type has not been properly defined or has been exhausted. This can happen if the number range is set to a limited range and all available numbers have been used.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be configured to use the expected number range.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create documents within the defined number range.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be correctly handling