How To Fix DO208 - Fixed value ranges and/or single values not disjoint

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DO - Dictionary: Mass activation of domains and data elements

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Fixed value ranges and/or single values not disjoint

What causes this issue?

In a fixed value definition the single fixed values and fixed value
ranges may not overlap.
Some of the specified fixed value ranges overlap or some specified
fixed values are within specified fixed value ranges.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Specifiy the limits of the fixed value ranges in such a way that they
no longer overlap. If the overlapping area is assigned to both ranges
because of its significance, it can be defined as a third fixed value
range which includes the significance of both the other ranges.
If a fixed value is in a range, divide the fixed value range into two
ranges so that the specified single value lies between the two ranges.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO208 - Fixed value ranges and/or single values not disjoint ?

  The SAP error message DO208 indicates that there is an issue with fixed value ranges or single values in a domain or data element definition. Specifically, it means that the defined ranges or values are not disjoint, meaning that there is an overlap between the ranges or values that have been defined.
  Cause:
  
  
  Overlapping Ranges: The fixed value ranges defined for a domain or data element overlap with each other. For example, if you have defined a range from 1 to 10 and another from 5 to 15, these ranges are not disjoint because they both include the value 5 to 10.
  
  
  Duplicate Values: If you have defined single values that are the same or overlap with the ranges, this can also trigger the error. For instance, if you have a single value of 5 and a range of 1 to 10, this would cause a conflict.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the error can arise from incorrect configuration or data entry when defining the fixed values or ranges.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Fixed Values and Ranges: Go to the domain or data element definition in the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11) and carefully review the fixed values and ranges you have defined. Ensure that there are no overlaps.
  
  
  Adjust Ranges: Modify the ranges so that they do not overlap. For example, if you have ranges 1-10 and 10-20, you should change them to 1-9 and 11-20 to make them disjoint.
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Values: If you have defined single values that overlap with the ranges, either remove the duplicates or adjust the ranges accordingly.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes and test to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check and modify domains and data elements.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on defining domains and data elements, as well as best practices for ensuring that fixed values and ranges are properly configured.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that your changes are included in a transport request for moving to the quality or production environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DO208 error and ensure that your fixed value ranges and single values are properly defined.