How To Fix /BOFU/COMMON014 - Range Line Type has &1 fields instead of 4 fields (SIGN/OPTION/LOW/HIGH)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/COMMON -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Range Line Type has &1 fields instead of 4 fields (SIGN/OPTION/LOW/HIGH)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/COMMON014 - Range Line Type has &1 fields instead of 4 fields (SIGN/OPTION/LOW/HIGH) ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/COMMON014 indicates that there is an issue with the range line type in a selection screen or a data structure where the expected number of fields is not met. Specifically, the error states that the range line type has &1 fields instead of the expected 4 fields, which are:
  
  SIGN: Indicates whether the range is inclusive or exclusive (e.g., I for include, E for exclude).
  OPTION: Specifies the type of comparison (e.g., EQ for equal, BT for between).
  LOW: The lower limit of the range.
  HIGH: The upper limit of the range.
  
  Cause
  The error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Data Structure: The data structure or internal table being used does not conform to the expected format. It may have been defined with a different number of fields.
  Custom Code: If there is custom code that manipulates selection ranges, it may not be correctly handling the expected structure.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the application or module that is leading to this mismatch.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Structure: Verify the definition of the data structure or internal table being used. Ensure that it has exactly 4 fields: SIGN, OPTION, LOW, and HIGH.
  Example of a correct structure in ABAP:
  TYPES: BEGIN OF ty_range,
           sign   TYPE c LENGTH 1,
           option TYPE c LENGTH 2,
           low    TYPE your_data_type,
           high   TYPE your_data_type,
         END OF ty_range.
  
  
  Review Custom Code: If you have custom code that processes selection ranges, review it to ensure it is correctly populating and handling the range structure.
  
  
  Debugging: Use the debugger to trace where the error occurs. Check the values being passed to the range and ensure they conform to the expected structure.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If this error is occurring in a specific SAP module, consult the relevant SAP documentation or notes for any known issues or updates.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error is resolved and that the application behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Version: Ensure that you are aware of the version of SAP you are using, as the behavior of certain functions may vary between versions.
  Transaction Codes: If this error occurs in a specific transaction, note the transaction code for further investigation.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /BOFU/COMMON014 error in your SAP environment.