How To Fix ITOBFLTCON040 - Area allowed for the primary counter is &1 &3 to &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ITOBFLTCON - Messages for Consumption Control

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Area allowed for the primary counter is &1 &3 to &2 &3

What causes this issue?

The counter reading of the primary counter that you entered lies
outside of the tolerance area that you defined in Customizing.

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?

Enter a counter reading between &V1& &V3& and &V2& &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ITOBFLTCON040 - Area allowed for the primary counter is &1 &3 to &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message ITOBFLTCON040 typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with the configuration of counters, particularly in the area of maintenance or logistics. This error indicates that the area allowed for the primary counter is not correctly defined or is being violated.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Area allowed for the primary counter is &1 &3 to &2 &3" suggests that the system is trying to access or process a counter value that falls outside the defined range for that counter. The placeholders (&1, &2, &3) represent specific values related to the counter's configuration, such as the minimum and maximum values allowed.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The primary counter may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to an invalid range.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered a counter value that exceeds the defined limits.
  Master Data Issues: The master data related to the counter may be incomplete