How To Fix /PM0/ABQ_MIG_MSG088 - No external number range interval assigned for distribution plan

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABQ_MIG_MSG -

• Message number: 088

• Message text: No external number range interval assigned for distribution plan

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABQ_MIG_MSG088 - No external number range interval assigned for distribution plan ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABQ_MIG_MSG088 indicates that there is no external number range interval assigned for the distribution plan in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage a distribution plan, but the system cannot find a valid number range to assign to it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the external number range for the distribution plan has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range might be defined, but it may not be correctly assigned to the relevant object or may not be active.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to the distribution plan (you may need to consult your SAP documentation or system administrator for the specific object name).
  Ensure that there is an external number range defined and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If no number range is defined, you will need to create one:
  
  In transaction SNRO, select the relevant number range object.
  Click on "Intervals" and create a new interval for the external number range.
  Make sure to specify the correct range (e.g., from 1 to 999999) and ensure it is set to external.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range:
  
  Ensure that the number range is assigned to the relevant distribution plan configuration.
  This can typically be done in the customizing settings for the distribution plan.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify number range settings. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create or manage the distribution plan again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Objects
  SPRO - Customizing (to access the configuration settings)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing number ranges and distribution plans.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your distribution plans in SAP.