How To Fix >A406 - The number range interval for the objects &1 and &2 overlap.

>A406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >A -

• Message number: 406

• Message text: The number range interval for the objects &1 and &2 overlap.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >A406 - The number range interval for the objects &1 and &2 overlap. ?

  The SAP error message A406 indicates that there is an overlap in the number range intervals for two different objects. This typically occurs when two different number ranges are configured to use the same range of numbers, which can lead to conflicts when the system tries to assign a new number.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the configuration of number ranges in the SAP system. Specifically, it occurs when:
  
  Two different objects (e.g., document types, transaction types) are assigned number ranges that overlap.
  The number range intervals for these objects are not properly defined, leading to a situation where the same number could be assigned to both objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and adjust the number range intervals for the affected objects. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Objects: The error message will indicate which two objects are causing the conflict (represented by &1 and &2). Note these