How To Fix W0141 - Layout number range is not numerical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Layout number range is not numerical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0141 - Layout number range is not numerical ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W0141 - Layout number range is not numerical
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when the layout number assigned or entered in a particular SAP transaction or configuration is expected to be numerical (i.e., only digits), but the system detects that the layout number contains non-numeric characters or is outside the defined numerical number range.
  Typically, layout numbers in SAP (for example, in forms, output layouts, or number range objects) are defined to be numeric values within a specific range. If a layout number is maintained or entered with alphabetic or special characters, or if the number is outside the allowed number range, SAP issues this warning.
  
  Where it commonly occurs:
  
  When maintaining or assigning layout numbers in output management (e.g., message output, print layouts).
  During configuration of number ranges for layouts.
  In customizing transactions related to forms or output layouts (e.g., NACE, SPRO settings).
  When creating or modifying layout numbers in certain master data or document processing screens.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Layout Number:
  
  Verify that the layout number you are entering or maintaining consists only of digits (0-9).
  Remove any alphabetic characters, spaces, or special characters.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the number range object related to the layout number (this depends on the module and context).
  Ensure that the number range intervals are defined correctly and include the layout number you want to use.
  Adjust the number range if necessary to include the desired layout numbers.
  
  
  
  Correct the Layout Number:
  
  If the layout number was entered incorrectly, correct it to a valid numeric value within the allowed range.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  In SPRO or relevant customizing transactions, verify the settings for layout numbers and their number ranges.
  For example, in output management (NACE), check the output types and their assigned layouts.
  
  
  
  Transport and Consistency:
  
  If the layout number was transported from another system, ensure that the number range and layout number are consistent in the target system.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W), not an error, so it may not stop processing but indicates a potential issue that should be corrected.
  The exact transaction or program where this message appears can provide clues about which layout number and number range are involved.
  If you are unsure about the number range object or layout number, check the documentation or SAP notes related to the specific module or output type you are working with.
  
  
  Example:
  If you try to assign a layout number like "LAYOUT01" but the system expects a numeric layout number like "001" or "1001", you will get this warning.
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Layout number contains non-numeric characters or is outside the defined numeric number range.
  
  
  Solution
  Use only numeric layout numbers; check and adjust number range intervals accordingly.
  
  
  Message Type
  Warning (W)
  
  
  Common Area
  Output management, form layouts, number range configuration
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where this message appears, I can help with more specific instructions.