How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR198 - Multiple number ranges found for house air waybills

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Multiple number ranges found for house air waybills

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR198 - Multiple number ranges found for house air waybills ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR198 indicating "Multiple number ranges found for house air waybills" typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there are multiple number ranges defined for house air waybills (HAWB) in the system. This can lead to confusion in the system as it does not know which number range to use for generating or processing the HAWB.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Number Ranges Defined: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple number ranges configured for house air waybills in the system. This can happen due to incorrect configuration or changes made in the number range settings.
  Configuration Issues: If the number ranges are not properly assigned or if there are overlaps in the number ranges, the system may not be able to determine which range to use.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the number ranges, such as missing or incorrectly defined ranges.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the number range object related to house air waybills.
  Ensure that there is only one active number range for HAWB or that the correct number range is set as the default.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Ranges:
  
  If multiple number ranges are necessary, ensure that they are correctly defined and that the system can differentiate between them based on the context in which they are used.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to adjust the number ranges accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements related to the HAWB processing, review them to ensure they are not causing conflicts with the number range determination.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that HAWBs can be processed without errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the /SCMTMS/TOR198 error for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SNRO for number range management and SPRO for configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the system can correctly handle house air waybills without ambiguity in number range selection.