How To Fix /SCMTMS/GEORC_OTALM008 - Cannot draw valid number from number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/GEORC_OTALM -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Cannot draw valid number from number range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/GEORC_OTALM008 - Cannot draw valid number from number range ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/GEORC_OTALM008 indicates that the system is unable to draw a valid number from the specified number range. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) or related modules where number ranges are used for various objects, such as transport orders, shipments, etc.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The most common cause is that the defined number range has been exhausted. This means that all the numbers in the range have been used up, and there are no more available numbers to assign.
  Incorrect Number Range Configuration: The number range may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the number range.
  System Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the number range object in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the error.
  Check the current status of the number range to see if it is exhausted.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by creating a new interval or increasing the upper limit of the existing interval.
  Ensure that the new range does not overlap with existing ranges.
  
  
  
  Activate Number Range:
  
  If the number range is not active, you may need to activate it in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the number range in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the number range is correctly assigned to the relevant object.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific number range object for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number ranges.
  SPRO: To access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional solutions.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/GEORC_OTALM008 and ensure that the number range is functioning correctly.