How To Fix VOFM_FMLA_REGISTRY007 - 'Routine Number End' must be greater than 'Routine Number Start'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VOFM_FMLA_REGISTRY - Messages during Registration of Formulas and Routines in SD

• Message number: 007

• Message text: 'Routine Number End' must be greater than 'Routine Number Start'.

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  SAP Error Message:
  VOFM_FMLA_REGISTRY007
  
  Text: 'Routine Number End' must be greater than 'Routine Number Start'.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when defining or maintaining routines (formulas, substitutions, validations, or user exits) in SAP Customizing (transaction VOFM). Specifically, it happens when the Routine Number End value is less than or equal to the Routine Number Start value in the routine registry.
  In SAP, routines are assigned a range of numbers (start and end) to uniquely identify them. The system expects the end number to be strictly greater than the start number to define a valid range.
  
  Where does this happen?
  
  When you create or edit a routine in VOFM (e.g., formulas, substitutions, validations).
  In the routine registry, you specify a range of routine numbers.
  If the end number is not greater than the start number, the system throws this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Go to transaction VOFM.
  Navigate to the routine registry where you maintain your routines.
  Check the Routine Number Start and Routine Number End fields.
  Ensure that the Routine Number End is greater than the Routine Number Start.
  Correct the values accordingly and save.
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Routine numbers are used to uniquely identify routines and avoid conflicts.
  The range allows you to assign multiple routines within a block.
  Always maintain a valid range to prevent inconsistencies.
  If you want to assign only one routine number, the Routine Number End should be exactly one number greater than the Routine Number Start (e.g., Start = 0010, End = 0011).
  If you want to assign multiple routines, the end number should be greater by the number of routines you want to assign.
  
  
  Example:
  
  
  Incorrect:
  
  Routine Number Start = 100
  
  Routine Number End = 100  (Error: End must be greater than Start)
  
  
  Correct:
  
  Routine Number Start = 100
  
  Routine Number End = 101
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Error Cause
  Routine Number End = Routine Number Start
  
  
  Solution
  Set Routine Number End > Routine Number Start
  
  
  Transaction
  VOFM (Routine Registry Maintenance)
  
  
  Impact
  Prevents saving invalid routine number ranges
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide the exact context or routine you are trying to maintain.