How To Fix /SCMTMS/TAL165 - Number range object &1 is not valid; contact your system administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TAL -

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Number range object &1 is not valid; contact your system administrator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL165 - Number range object &1 is not valid; contact your system administrator ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL165 Number range object &1 is not valid; contact your system administrator typically indicates an issue with the configuration of number ranges in the SAP system, specifically related to the Transportation Management System (TMS). Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Number Range Object: The number range object referenced in the error message (&1) is not defined or is not valid in the system.
  Number Range Configuration: The number range may not be properly configured or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range object.
  Transport Management Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the Transport Management System itself.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the number range object that is indicated in the error message.
  Verify that the number range is defined and active. If it is not, you may need to create or activate it.
  
  
  
  Create/Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range object does not exist, you may need to create it.
  If it exists but is not properly configured, you can adjust the intervals or settings as needed.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the number range object.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with System Administrator:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, contact your system administrator or SAP Basis team for assistance. They can check the system logs and configurations for any underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Management Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the Transport Management System is correctly configured. This includes checking the settings in transaction SPRO under the relevant TMS configuration sections.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to number range management and TMS configuration.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the number range object in your SAP system.