How To Fix COM_DML_ENGINE040 - Error in the definition of number range &

COM_DML_ENGINE040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_DML_ENGINE - MDF Processing Layer

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Error in the definition of number range &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_DML_ENGINE040 - Error in the definition of number range & ?

  The SAP error message COM_DML_ENGINE040 typically indicates an issue with the definition of a number range in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when creating or modifying number ranges for documents, transactions, or other entities in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Number Range Configuration: The number range may not be defined correctly in the system, such as overlapping ranges or invalid intervals.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify number ranges.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or problems with the number range object.
  Locked Number Range: The number range might be locked for editing by another user or process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the COM_DML_ENGINE040 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Verify the configuration of the number range object in question.
  Ensure that