How To Fix 3F006 - & is smaller than &. Only enter larger values

3F006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 006

• Message text: & is smaller than &. Only enter larger values

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F006 - & is smaller than &. Only enter larger values ?

  The SAP error message "3F006 & is smaller than &. Only enter larger values" typically occurs when a user attempts to enter a value that is smaller than a predefined minimum value in a field. This error is often related to data entry in various SAP modules, such as Material Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), or Production Planning (PP).
  
  Cause:
  
  Validation Rules: The system has validation rules that require certain fields to have values greater than a specified minimum. If the entered value does not meet this requirement, the error is triggered.
  Configuration Settings: The minimum value might be set in the configuration of the specific module or transaction you are working with.
  Data Integrity: The error is designed to maintain data integrity and ensure that the values entered into the system are logical and within acceptable ranges.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Minimum Value: Review the field where the error occurred and check the minimum value that