How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH804 - Header number range of schedule type &1 is not internal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 804

• Message text: Header number range of schedule type &1 is not internal

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH804 - Header number range of schedule type &1 is not internal ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH804 Header number range of schedule type &1 is not internal typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the configuration of number ranges for scheduling types. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Number Range Configuration: The error indicates that the number range for the specified schedule type (denoted by &1) is not set as an internal number range. In SAP, number ranges can be defined as either internal (automatically generated by the system) or external (manually assigned by the user). This error suggests that the system is expecting an internal number range but has found an external one instead.
  
  
  Incorrect Customization: The configuration for the schedule type may not have been set up correctly in the customizing settings of SAP TM.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to the schedule type in question.
  Verify that the number range is set to "Internal" for the relevant schedule type.
  
  
  
  Adjust Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the customizing settings for Transportation Management (SPRO).
  Follow the path: Transportation Management -> Basic Settings -> Define Schedule Types.
  Check the configuration for the schedule type that is causing the error and ensure that the number range is defined as internal.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Number Range:
  
  If the number range does not exist or is incorrectly configured, you may need to create a new internal number range or modify the existing one.
  Ensure that the number range intervals are correctly defined and that they do not overlap with other number ranges.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests: If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management for detailed information on number range configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/SCH804 and ensure that the number range for the specified schedule type is correctly configured.