How To Fix M8240 - Number range does not exist

M8240 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Number range does not exist

What causes this issue?

The system cannot issue a document number, as the number ranges for
Logistics Invoice Verification have not been properly maintained.

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?

Your system administrator must maintain number range <ZH>01</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8240 - Number range does not exist ?

  The SAP error message M8240, which states "Number range does not exist," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid number range for a specific document type or object. This can happen in various modules, such as Materials Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD), when trying to create or process documents that require a unique number assignment.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Number Range Configuration: The number range for the specific document type has not been defined in the system.
  Inactive Number Range: The number range exists but is not currently active or has been set to inactive.
  Number Range Assignment: The document type you are trying to use is not assigned to any number range.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  Client-Specific Configuration: The number range may be defined in a different client, and you are working in a client where it is not configured.
  
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