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

MIMA254 - Overview

• 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