How To Fix J2402 - &4 Enter a permissible number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 402

• Message text: &4 Enter a permissible number range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2402 - &4 Enter a permissible number range ?

  The SAP error message J2402, which states "Enter a permissible number range," typically occurs when you are trying to enter a number that is outside the defined range for a specific field in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in various modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), or Financial Accounting (FI), where number ranges are defined for documents, invoices, or other entities.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Number Range: The number you are trying to enter does not fall within the predefined number range for that particular document type or field.
  Number Range Not Defined: The number range for the specific document type may not be set up in the system.
  Number Range Deactivated: The number range might be deactivated or not available for the current transaction.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorization to use the specific number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) or OBA7 (for financial documents) to check the configuration of the number range.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and active for the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Use a Valid Number:
  
  Make sure that the number you are trying to enter is within the permissible range. You can check the valid range in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Contact Administrator:
  
  If you do not have access to check or modify number ranges, contact your SAP system administrator or the person responsible for SAP configuration in your organization.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to use the number range. If not, request the required permissions from your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard number range functionality.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To view and manage number range objects.
  OBA7: To maintain number ranges for financial documents.
  OVF1: To maintain number ranges for sales documents.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to number ranges or the error message J2402.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message J2402 and successfully enter a permissible number range in your SAP system.