How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH081 - Header number range &1 is not valid for schedules

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Header number range &1 is not valid for schedules

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH081 - Header number range &1 is not valid for schedules ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH081 Header number range &1 is not valid for schedules typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the number range configuration for schedule headers. This error indicates that the system is trying to use a number range that is not defined or is not valid for the specific type of schedule being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the schedule header has not been defined or is incorrectly configured in the system.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  Incorrect Customization: Custom settings or modifications in the system may have led to an invalid number range being assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to the schedule header (you may need to consult your SAP documentation or system administrator for the exact object name).
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is not defined, create a new number range or adjust the existing one to ensure it is valid and has available numbers.
  Make sure that the number range is assigned to the correct schedule type.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Customization Settings:
  
  If there are custom developments or settings, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue. This may involve checking custom code or configurations related to the transportation management module.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO for number range object maintenance.
  SPRO for accessing the SAP Reference IMG to check configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management for more details on number range configuration and management.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the number range for schedule headers is correctly configured and functional.