How To Fix EG866 - Enter a starting line between 1 and 50

EG866 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 866

• Message text: Enter a starting line between 1 and 50

What causes this issue?

The value for the starting line item may not be greater than 50.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EG866 - Details

• The SAP error message EG866 ("Enter a starting line between 1 and 50") typically occurs when a user is trying to enter or manipulate data in a table or list where the system expects a specific range of line numbers. This error indicates that the starting line number you have entered is outside the acceptable range defined by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The user has entered a starting line number that is either less than 1 or greater than 50.
  Configuration Limits: The application or transaction you are using has a predefined limit on the number of lines that can be processed or displayed at one time.
  User Error: The user may have misinterpreted the input requirements or made a typographical error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the starting line number you are entering is between 1 and 50. Adjust the number accordingly.
  Review Documentation: Consult the relevant SAP documentation or help files for the specific