How To Fix SE338 - Line number entered is outside the allowed interval

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 338

• Message text: Line number entered is outside the allowed interval

What causes this issue?

In setting up the outline for the service specifications, you assigned
a line number increment for the current outline level.
This line number increment has been exceeded.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please either change the increment in the outline or assign a valid
line number in the overview of the service lines.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE338 - Line number entered is outside the allowed interval ?

  The SAP error message SE338, which states "Line number entered is outside the allowed interval," typically occurs when you are trying to access or manipulate a line in a table or list that does not exist or is not valid within the specified range. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with internal tables, screen fields, or data entries in transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Line Number: The line number you are trying to access is either less than 1 or greater than the total number of lines in the table or list.
  Empty Table: If the table is empty, any line number you specify will be invalid.
  Incorrect Indexing: If you are using a loop or a dynamic index to access lines, there may be a logic error that leads to an out-of-bounds index.
  Data Deletion: If lines were deleted from the table after you retrieved the line number, the index may no longer be valid.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Line Number: Ensure that the line number you are trying to access is within the valid range. For example, if you have a table with 10 entries, valid line numbers would be from 1 to 10.
  Validate Table Size: Before accessing a line, check the size of the table using DESCRIBE TABLE or similar statements to ensure that the line number is valid.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your code to catch this error and provide a user-friendly message or alternative action.
  Debugging: Use debugging tools to step through your code and monitor the values of line numbers and table sizes to identify where the issue arises.
  Review Logic: If you are using loops or dynamic calculations for line numbers, review the logic to ensure it correctly calculates valid indices.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Programming: This error is often encountered in ABAP programming when dealing with internal tables and their indices.
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transactions where line numbers are used, such as in ALV (ABAP List Viewer) reports or when processing data in custom programs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  By following these guidelines, you should be able to identify the cause of the SE338 error and implement a solution to resolve it.