How To Fix /SCMTMS/WBN041 - Waybill stock numbers exhausted; not all freight units allocated numbers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/WBN -

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Waybill stock numbers exhausted; not all freight units allocated numbers

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/WBN041 - Waybill stock numbers exhausted; not all freight units allocated numbers ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/WBN041 indicates that the waybill stock numbers have been exhausted, meaning that there are no available waybill numbers left to allocate to the freight units in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This can occur when the system has run out of predefined waybill numbers that can be assigned to freight units for transportation.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range for waybill numbers has been completely used up. This can happen if the number range is not set up correctly or if the system has been processing a large volume of freight units.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the number range in the TMS settings.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The waybill number range may not be correctly assigned to the relevant organizational units or transportation scenarios.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the number range object related to waybill numbers (usually /SCMTMS/WAYBILL or similar).
  Extend the number range to allow for more waybill numbers to be generated.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the number range is correctly configured in the TMS settings.
  Verify that the number range is assigned to the correct organizational units and transportation scenarios.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of waybill numbers to prevent running out in the future.
  Set up alerts or reports to notify administrators when the number range is nearing exhaustion.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the /SCMTMS/WBN041 error for any specific recommendations or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the number range and configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  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 for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to manage number ranges and configurations in TMS.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SCMTMS/WBN041 error and ensure that waybill numbers are available for allocation to freight units.