How To Fix J4384 - Internal number range is defined. RANL must be empty in insert mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 384

• Message text: Internal number range is defined. RANL must be empty in insert mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J4384 - Internal number range is defined. RANL must be empty in insert mode ?

  The SAP error message J4384 indicates that there is an issue with the internal number range configuration in the context of a specific transaction or process. The message states that the internal number range is defined, and the field RANL (which typically refers to the number range) must be empty when in insert mode.
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs when:
  
  The system is trying to insert a new record into a table that uses an internal number range, but the number range field (RANL) is not empty.
  The configuration for the number range is not set up correctly, or there is a mismatch in the expected values for the number range during the insert operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the relevant number range object.
  Ensure that the number range is correctly defined and that it is set to allow for new entries.
  
  
  
  Clear RANL Field:
  
  If you are manually entering data, ensure that the RANL field is empty when you are trying to insert a new record. The system should automatically populate this field if the number range is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there is custom code (e.g., user exits, BAdIs, or custom programs) that interacts with the number range, review it to ensure that it is not incorrectly setting the RANL field during the insert operation.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create new entries in the relevant table or object.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or module you are working with to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SNRO (Number Range Objects), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Modules), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to number range management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the J4384 error message in SAP.