How To Fix 00403 - Eye catcher of the number range buffer corrupted

00403 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Eye catcher of the number range buffer corrupted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00403 - Eye catcher of the number range buffer corrupted ?

  The SAP error message "00403 Eye catcher of the number range buffer corrupted" indicates that there is a problem with the number range buffer in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the internal consistency checks of the number range buffer fail, which can happen due to various reasons such as system crashes, improper shutdowns, or data inconsistencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Corruption of Number Range Buffer: The number range buffer, which is used to manage number ranges for various objects (like documents, invoices, etc.), may have become corrupted.
  System Crashes: Unexpected system shutdowns or crashes can lead to inconsistencies in the number range buffer.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database can also lead to corruption of the number range buffer.
  Transport Issues: If number ranges are transported between systems, inconsistencies can arise if not handled properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Number Range Buffer:
  
  Use transaction code SNUM to check the status