How To Fix /SCMTMS/GEORC_OTALM007 - Cannot determine valid number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/GEORC_OTALM -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Cannot determine valid number range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/GEORC_OTALM007 - Cannot determine valid number range ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/GEORC_OTALM007 indicates that the system is unable to determine a valid number range for a specific operation, typically related to the Transportation Management System (TMS) in SAP. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or process transportation-related documents.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Number Range Configuration: The number range for the relevant document type may not be defined in the system.
  Number Range Not Assigned: The number range may exist but is not assigned to the relevant object or document type.
  Number Range Exhaustion: The defined number range may have been exhausted, meaning all available numbers have been used.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may interfere with the standard number range determination process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the relevant number range object associated with the document type you are working with.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range:
  
  If the number range exists but is not assigned, you may need to assign it to the relevant document type in the configuration settings.
  This can typically be done in the customizing settings under the relevant area (e.g., Transportation Management).
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Verify if the number range has been exhausted. If so, you may need to extend the number range or create a new one.
  You can check the status of the number range in the same SNRO transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Debug Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure it does not interfere with the standard number range determination process.
  Debugging may be necessary to identify any issues in the custom logic.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Objects
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to Transportation Management and number range management.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/GEORC_OTALM007.