How To Fix 42480 - Error in number of entries in section &1

42480 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 480

• Message text: Error in number of entries in section &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42480 - Error in number of entries in section &1 ?

  The SAP error message 42480 ("Error in number of entries in section &1") typically occurs during the processing of data in SAP, particularly when there is a mismatch in the expected number of entries in a specific section of a data structure or table. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during data uploads, report generation, or when executing certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Data Mismatch: The number of entries in the specified section does not match the expected count. This could be due to missing data, extra entries, or incorrect formatting.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the system that define how many entries should be present in a particular section.
  Program Logic Errors: Bugs or logical errors in the custom code or standard SAP programs that handle data processing.
  Data Corruption: Corrupted data in the database that leads to inconsistencies in the expected