How To Fix O8504 - No internal number range specified in shipment type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 504

• Message text: No internal number range specified in shipment type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O8504 - No internal number range specified in shipment type & ?

  The SAP error message O8504 "No internal number range specified in shipment type &" typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a shipment in SAP, but the system cannot find a defined internal number range for the specified shipment type. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues or missing settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The shipment type you are trying to use has not been configured with an internal number range in the system.
  Incorrect Shipment Type: The shipment type specified may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Transport Management Settings: The settings for transport management may not be properly defined, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Shipment Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Transportation > Basic Transportation Functions > Shipment > Define Shipment Types.
  Select the shipment type that is causing the error and check if an internal number range is assigned.
  
  
  
  Define Number Ranges:
  
  If no number range is defined, you need to create one.
  Go to Logistics Execution > Transportation > Basic Transportation Functions > Shipment > Define Number Ranges for Shipments.
  Create a new number range or assign an existing one to the shipment type.
  
  
  
  Check for Validity:
  
  Ensure that the shipment type is valid and correctly configured in the system.
  Verify that the number range is active and not locked.
  
  
  
  Transport Management Configuration:
  
  If you are using transport management, ensure that all relevant settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create or process the shipment again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration settings.
  OVL2 for defining shipment types.
  OBA7 for defining number ranges.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring shipment types and number ranges.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to shipment types and number ranges.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.