How To Fix /SCMB/TDL_DAO044 - Error reading a value from the number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/TDL_DAO -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Error reading a value from the number range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/TDL_DAO044 - Error reading a value from the number range ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/TDL_DAO044 indicates that there is an issue with reading a value from a number range in the context of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, specifically related to the Transportation and Distribution Logistics (TDL) area. This error typically arises when the system is unable to retrieve a number from a defined number range object, which is essential for generating unique identifiers for various documents or transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range object may not be defined in the system.
  Number Range Exhausted: The defined number range may have been exhausted, meaning all available numbers have been used up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the number range settings or in the related customizing settings.
  System Errors: Temporary system issues or inconsistencies in the database can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check if the number range object related to the error is defined and properly configured.
  Ensure that the number range intervals are correctly set up and that they are not exhausted.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it by adding new intervals. This can be done in the same SNRO transaction.
  Ensure that the new intervals do not overlap with existing ones.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the number range. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Check the customizing settings related to the specific application area (e.g., TDL) to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  System Check:
  
  If the issue persists, consider performing a system check or consulting with your SAP Basis team to identify any underlying system issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Objects
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to number range management and the specific SCM module you are working with.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.