How To Fix 3W640 - Age entries must cover the full range between 0 and 999

3W640 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3W - HR: Message Class South Africa

• Message number: 640

• Message text: Age entries must cover the full range between 0 and 999

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3W640 - Age entries must cover the full range between 0 and 999 ?

  The SAP error message 3W640 ("Age entries must cover the full range between 0 and 999") typically occurs in the context of age-related data entries in SAP, particularly when dealing with age analysis or age-related reporting. This error indicates that the age intervals defined in the system do not cover the complete range from 0 to 999, which is required for proper processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Incomplete Age Ranges: The age intervals defined in the system do not include all values from 0 to 999. For example, if there are gaps in the defined age ranges (e.g., if there is no entry for ages 10-20), the system will trigger this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for age analysis or reporting may not be set up correctly, leading to missing or overlapping age intervals.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entries in the relevant tables