How To Fix M+028 - Generation is not possible in the SAP name range

M+028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M+ -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Generation is not possible in the SAP name range

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M+028 - Details

• The SAP error message M+028, which states "Generation is not possible in the SAP name range," typically occurs in the context of material master data or other master data objects when there is an issue with the naming convention or the range of names being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Name Range Conflict: The error usually indicates that the system is trying to generate a name (like a material number) that falls within a reserved range of names that SAP uses for its internal purposes.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for number ranges may not be set up correctly, or the number range may be exhausted.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that manipulate number ranges, they may inadvertently cause conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMH1 (for material number ranges) or SNRO (for number range objects).
  Verify that the number range for the relevant object (like material master) is correctly defined and