How To Fix J4198 - The supplied number &1 is not in number range &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 198

• Message text: The supplied number &1 is not in number range &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J4198 - The supplied number &1 is not in number range &2 ?

  The SAP error message J4198, which states "The supplied number &1 is not in number range &2," typically occurs when there is an issue with number range assignment in the SAP system. This error indicates that the number you are trying to use (represented by &1) does not fall within the defined range (represented by &2) for a specific object or document type.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number you are trying to use is not within the valid range defined for the specific document type or object. This can happen if:
  
  The number range has not been properly defined or activated.
  The number range has been exhausted (i.e., all numbers in the range have been used).
  The number range is not assigned to the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Manual Entry: If you are manually entering a number, it may simply be that the number you entered is incorrect or not formatted properly.
  
  
  System Configuration Changes: Changes