How To Fix BOE_MESSAGE236 - Number range intervals overlap; check your configuration

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOE_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Number range intervals overlap; check your configuration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE236 - Number range intervals overlap; check your configuration ?

  The SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE236 indicates that there is an issue with number range intervals in your SAP BusinessObjects (BO) configuration. Specifically, it means that the defined number range intervals for certain objects overlap, which can lead to conflicts when generating unique identifiers for those objects.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises from one of the following scenarios:
  
  Overlapping Number Ranges: Two or more number range intervals have been defined in such a way that they overlap. For example, if one interval is defined as 1-100 and another as 50-150, they overlap in the range of 50-100.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for number ranges may have been incorrectly set up during installation or subsequent changes.
  Multiple Instances: If you have multiple instances of BusinessObjects or have migrated from an older version, the number ranges may not have been properly adjusted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Log in to the Central Management Console (CMC).
  Navigate to the Manage section and look for Number Ranges.
  Review the defined number ranges for any overlaps.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Ranges:
  
  If you find overlapping ranges, you will need to adjust them to ensure that each range is unique and does not overlap with others.
  Modify the intervals to eliminate overlaps. For example, if you have ranges 1-100 and 50-150, you could change them to 1-49 and 101-150.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes and restart the relevant services if required.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the system is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP BusinessObjects documentation for detailed information on managing number ranges.
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  Best Practices: Regularly review and document your number range configurations to prevent overlaps and maintain a clear understanding of your system's setup.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BOE_MESSAGE236 error and ensure that your number range configurations are correctly set up.