How To Fix /SCMTMS/TAL164 - You cannot use number range &1 for allocations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TAL -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: You cannot use number range &1 for allocations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL164 - You cannot use number range &1 for allocations ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL164 indicates that there is an issue with the number range used for allocations in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically arises when the system attempts to use a number range that is either not defined, not available, or has been exhausted.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for allocations may not be defined in the system.
  Number Range Exhausted: The defined number range may have been exhausted, meaning all available numbers have been used.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is trying to access a number range that is not assigned to the relevant object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to allocations in TMS (you may need to consult documentation or your SAP administrator for the specific object name).
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that there are available numbers.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by adjusting the upper limit of the number range.
  This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by editing the number range intervals.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range:
  
  Ensure that the number range is correctly assigned to the relevant TMS object. This can be checked in the configuration settings for TMS.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the number range. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific number range object or how to configure it, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Objects
  SPRO - Customizing (to access TMS configuration)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/TAL164 and ensure that the number range for allocations is properly configured and available for use.