/IAM/CONFIG088 - Number range &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/CONFIG -

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Number range &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG088 - Number range &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG088 Number range &1 is not valid typically indicates that there is an issue with the number range configuration in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to create or process documents that require a specific number range.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Number Range: The specified number range (represented by &1 in the error message) does not exist or is not defined in the system.
  Inactive Number Range: The number range may exist but is not currently active or has been deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified number range.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings, such as incorrect intervals or missing entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check if the number range object associated with the error is correctly defined.
  Verify that the number range in question is active and has valid intervals.
  
  
  
  Activate Number Range:
  
  If the number range is inactive, you can activate it by going to the relevant configuration settings and ensuring that it is set to active.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to use the number range. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation or configuration guides related to the specific module or process you are working with to ensure that the number range is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SNUM: Number Range Management
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to number range configuration.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal or specific module documentation for detailed information on number range management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /IAM/CONFIG088 Number range &1 is not valid error message.