How To Fix /SCMTMS/TAL304 - Error in number range &1; allocation conversion report failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TAL -

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Error in number range &1; allocation conversion report failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL304 - Error in number range &1; allocation conversion report failed ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL304 Error in number range &1; allocation conversion report failed typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the number range configuration for certain objects, such as transportation requests or shipments. This error indicates that the system is unable to allocate a number from the specified number range, which can prevent the successful execution of certain processes.
  Causes:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range for the specified object has been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers have been used up.
  Incorrect Number Range Configuration: The number range may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the configuration of the number range object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the status of the number range object associated with the error.
  Ensure that the number range is not exhausted. If it is, you may need to extend the number range.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by editing the number range intervals in the same SNRO transaction.
  Make sure to define a new interval that allows for additional numbers.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the number range in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the number range is correctly assigned to the relevant object in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to use the number range.
  You may need to consult with your security team to ensure proper roles and authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Objects
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  SLG1 - Application Log
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on number range management and configuration in SAP TM.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.