How To Fix NR404 - Cannot calculate the number length of domain &2 (object &1)

NR404 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Cannot calculate the number length of domain &2 (object &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR404 - Cannot calculate the number length of domain &2 (object &1) ?

  The SAP error message NR404 indicates that the system is unable to calculate the number length of a specified domain. This typically occurs when there is an issue with the domain definition or its associated data types.
  
  Cause:
  
  Domain Definition Issues: The domain specified in the error message may not be properly defined or may have inconsistencies.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type associated with the domain may not be compatible with the expected number length.
  Corrupted Data: There may be corruption in the data dictionary or the domain itself.
  Transport Issues: If the domain was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Domain Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the domain name mentioned in the error message and check its definition.
  Ensure that the data type and length are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Data Elements:
  
  Check the data elements associated with the domain. Ensure that they are correctly defined and that