How To Fix /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN040 - Cannot process selection; range is invalid

/SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Cannot process selection; range is invalid

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN040 - Cannot process selection; range is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN040 Cannot process selection; range is invalid typically indicates that there is an issue with the selection criteria or range specified in a report or transaction. This error can occur in various contexts, often related to data selection in reports, queries, or data processing tasks.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Range Values: The selection criteria may include invalid or out-of-bounds values. For example, if you are trying to filter data based on a date range, and the start date is after the end date, this error may occur.
  Incorrect Field Selection: The fields specified in the selection criteria may not be valid for the context in which they are being used.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the expected data type and the provided values in the selection criteria.
  Missing Data: The data that you are trying to access may not exist or may have been deleted, leading to an invalid