How To Fix /SCTM/BO001 - Error accessing number range (shipment type &1/freight document type &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/BO -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Error accessing number range (shipment type &1/freight document type &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/BO001 - Error accessing number range (shipment type &1/freight document type &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/BO001 Error accessing number range (shipment type &1/freight document type &2) typically occurs in the context of the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the number range configuration for the specified shipment type and freight document type.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for the specified shipment type or freight document type may not be defined in the system.
  Number Range Not Assigned: The number range may be defined but not assigned to the relevant shipment type or freight document type.
  Number Range Exhausted: The number range may have been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers have been used up.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the number range.
  Configuration Errors: There could be configuration errors in the number range settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check the number range object associated with the shipment type and freight document type.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range:
  
  If the number range is not assigned, you need to assign it to the relevant shipment type and freight document type.
  This can typically be done in the customizing settings under the relevant configuration path for Transportation Management.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Verify if the number range is exhausted. If it is, you may need to extend the number range or create a new one.
  You can do this in the same SNRO transaction by adjusting the intervals.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the number range. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to number range management in SAP TM for any specific instructions or guidelines.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide (to access configuration settings)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on number range management in SAP TM.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring number ranges in SAP TM.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCTM/BO001.