How To Fix /SCMTMS/TDL054 - Default type &1 requires an internal number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TDL -

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Default type &1 requires an internal number range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TDL054 - Default type &1 requires an internal number range ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TDL054 Default type &1 requires an internal number range typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the configuration of number ranges for certain document types. This error indicates that the system is expecting an internal number range to be defined for a specific default type, but it has not been set up correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Configuration: The default type specified in the error message does not have an associated internal number range defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range may be incorrectly configured or not activated.
  Transport Management Settings: The settings related to transportation management may not be properly configured, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the relevant number range object associated with the default type mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that an internal number range is defined and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If the number range does not exist, you will need to create it.
  In the SNRO transaction, select the appropriate number range object and create a new number range interval.
  Make sure to specify the correct intervals and ensure that the number range is set to internal.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Default Type:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the relevant default type in the Transportation Management settings.
  Ensure that the newly created or existing number range is assigned to the default type.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges and configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality that was causing the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - For managing number ranges.
  SPRO - For accessing the configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management for detailed guidance on number range configuration and management.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, or consult SAP support for more specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the necessary number ranges are properly configured in your SAP system.