How To Fix 5P218 - &: Sequence no. is not within the set of values: '9' is the last number

5P218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5P - Error Messages for Schema, Pers.Calc.Rule and Feature Checks

• Message number: 218

• Message text: &: Sequence no. is not within the set of values: '9' is the last number

What causes this issue?

You have used the NEXTR operation and would like to move to a new line.
The number in the line containing the NEXTR operation is 9. You have
not specified a sequential number for the operation itself. Since
'9' is the last valid value within the range, an error message is
displayed.

How to fix this error?

- You have forgotten a number or letter in the operation.
- If you have used all valid letters and numbers, you must move to a
subfeature.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5P218 - &: Sequence no. is not within the set of values: '9' is the last number ?

  The SAP error message 5P218 indicates that there is an issue with a sequence number that is expected to fall within a specific range of values, but the provided value does not meet this requirement. The message suggests that the last valid sequence number is '9', and the value being processed is outside of this range.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Sequence Number: The sequence number being processed is not within the allowed range. For example, if the system expects sequence numbers from 0 to 9, and you are trying to use a number greater than 9, this error will occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system that defines the valid range of sequence numbers.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have entered an incorrect sequence number during data entry.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling sequence numbers correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Sequence Number: Verify the sequence