How To Fix 54306 - Careful! You can not copy to the reserved customer name range (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 54 - Messages for HR tables

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Careful! You can not copy to the reserved customer name range (&)

What causes this issue?

You have entered a Customizing wage type in the <ls>CWType</> field
with a name belonging to the reserved customer name range. This is not
allowed in a Customizing client. The SAP name range for wage types
starts with a letter or symbol.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Create wage types within the SAP name range.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 54306 - Careful! You can not copy to the reserved customer name range (&) ?

  The SAP error message 54306, which states "Careful! You cannot copy to the reserved customer name range (&)," typically occurs when you attempt to copy or create a customer master record in a range that is reserved for specific purposes or is restricted by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Reserved Customer Number Range: The error indicates that the customer number you are trying to use falls within a range that is reserved for specific purposes, such as system-generated numbers or special customer types.
  Configuration Settings: The number range for customer accounts may have been configured in such a way that certain ranges are restricted for manual entry or copying.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces these restrictions to maintain data integrity and ensure that certain customer records are not overwritten or mismanaged.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the customer number range.
  Ensure that the number range you are trying to use is not marked as reserved or restricted.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Number:
  
  If you are trying to copy a customer record, ensure that the target customer number does not fall within the reserved range. You may need to select a different number that is valid for manual entry.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the number ranges or how to change them, consult with your SAP administrator or someone responsible for system configuration. They can provide insights into the number range settings and help you find an appropriate range.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Check the SAP documentation or help files related to customer master data and number ranges for more detailed information on how to manage these settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XD01: Create Customer (General Data)
  XD02: Change Customer
  XD03: Display Customer
  
  
  Number Range Object: The object for customer numbers is typically defined in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to error 54306 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or copy the customer record without encountering the restriction.