How To Fix TFC0482 - The offset is smaller than -31. Valid area: -31 - 999

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TFC0 - Messages in FC

• Message number: 482

• Message text: The offset is smaller than -31. Valid area: -31 - 999

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TFC0482 - The offset is smaller than -31. Valid area: -31 - 999 ?

  The SAP error message TFC0482 indicates that there is an issue with the offset value being used in a certain context, likely related to time or date calculations. The error message specifies that the offset value is smaller than -31, which is outside the valid range of -31 to 999.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Offset Value: The most common cause of this error is that an offset value has been set to a number less than -31. This could happen due to incorrect configuration, user input, or a programmatic error in the code that calculates or sets the offset.
  Data Entry Error: If the offset is being entered manually, a typographical error could lead to an invalid value.
  System Configuration: The error may also arise from incorrect settings in the system configuration related to time zones, date calculations, or other related parameters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Offset Value: Review the offset value being used in the transaction or program that