How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH086 - Header number range &1 is not valid for default routes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 086

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH086 - Header number range &1 is not valid for default routes ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH086 Header number range &1 is not valid for default routes typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid number range for the specified header, which is necessary for creating or processing default routes.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the relevant document type (e.g., transportation requests, shipments) is not defined or is incorrectly configured in the system.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create entries in the specified number range.
  Inactive Number Range: The number range might be inactive or not assigned to the relevant document type.
  Customizing Issues: There may be issues in the customizing settings related to transportation management.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the relevant number range object associated with the transportation management documents.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range:
  
  If the number range is not assigned to the relevant document type, you need to assign it. This can typically be done in the customizing settings under the relevant configuration for transportation management.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or access the number range. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the customizing settings for SAP TM (transaction SPRO).
  Check the settings under Logistics > Transportation Management > Basic Settings > Define Number Ranges to ensure everything is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Objects
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring number ranges in SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/SCH086.