How To Fix /MOC/CONFIG088 - Number range &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MOC/CONFIG -

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Number range &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MOC/CONFIG088 - Number range &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /MOC/CONFIG088 Number range &1 is not valid typically indicates that there is an issue with the number range configuration in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to create or process documents that require a specific number range.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Number Range: The specified number range (represented by &1 in the error message) does not exist or is not properly defined in the system.
  Inactive Number Range: The number range may exist but is not active or has been deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified number range.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings, such as incorrect intervals or missing entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check if the number range object associated with the error is correctly defined.
  Verify that the number range is active and that the intervals are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Activate Number Range:
  
  If the number range is inactive, you can activate it by selecting the number range and changing its status to active.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the number range. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the relevant SAP documentation or configuration guides for the specific module or application you are working with to ensure that the number range is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, 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 Object: Each number range is associated with a specific object in SAP, and it is important to ensure that the object is correctly configured.
  Custom Development: If the number range is part of a custom development, ensure that the custom code is correctly referencing the number range.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /MOC/CONFIG088 error message in SAP.