How To Fix O8503 - Shipment number &1 is not in the permitted number range &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O8 - IS-Oil: TD Transportation and Distribution

• Message number: 503

• Message text: Shipment number &1 is not in the permitted number range &2

What causes this issue?

Shipment number & is not permitted in number range interval & for
number range OIG_VEH.

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?

Choose a new shipment number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O8503 - Shipment number &1 is not in the permitted number range &2 ?

  The SAP error message O8503 indicates that the shipment number you are trying to use is not within the permitted number range defined in the system. This typically occurs when the shipment number you are attempting to process does not fall within the valid range of shipment numbers that have been configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The shipment number you are trying to use may not be defined in the number range configuration for shipments. This can happen if the number range has not been properly set up or if the shipment number has been manually entered and does not match the defined range.
  Number Range Exhaustion: The number range for shipments may have been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers in the defined range have been used up.
  Incorrect Shipment Number: The shipment number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to shipments (usually V_T681 for shipment numbers).
  Verify that the number range is correctly defined and that it includes the shipment number you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend the number range. This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by adjusting the upper limit of the number range.
  Ensure that the number range is set to allow for the creation of new shipment numbers.
  
  
  
  Verify Shipment Number:
  
  Double-check the shipment number you are entering to ensure it is correct and valid.
  If you are using a system-generated number, ensure that the system is configured to generate numbers within the defined range.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change number ranges, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number ranges.
  OVV9: To check and maintain shipment number ranges.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on number range management and shipment processing.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify shipment numbers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O8503 error and successfully process your shipment.