How To Fix MIMA254 - Number range &1 is designated as internal or does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MIMA - Messages for Master Data Admin. Insurance Object

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Number range &1 is designated as internal or does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MIMA254 - Number range &1 is designated as internal or does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MIMA254 indicates that the number range specified is either designated as internal or does not exist. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document that requires a number from a specific number range, but the system cannot find a valid number range to use.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Number Range: The number range you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Internal Number Range: The number range is set as internal, which means it is not available for manual entry or external use.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the number range in the relevant application area (e.g., material management, sales and distribution).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified number range.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object and check if the number range is defined and active.
  Ensure that the number range is not set as internal if you need to use it externally.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range does not exist, you may need to create a new number range.
  If it exists but is set as internal, you may need to change its settings to allow external use, if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the number range. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the relevant SAP documentation or help files for the specific application area to understand the requirements for number ranges.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  
  
  Number Range Types:
  
  Internal: Automatically assigned by the system.
  External: Manually assigned by the user.
  
  
  Application Areas: Different modules in SAP (like MM, SD, FI) may have their own number ranges, so ensure you are checking the correct module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MIMA254 error and implement a solution to resolve it.