How To Fix 5U148 - Maximum cannot be less than minimum

5U148 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Maximum cannot be less than minimum

What causes this issue?

You have entered minimum and maximum values that are not chronological.

System Response

The system cannot save this combination of values.

How to fix this error?

Enter maximum value that is higher than the minimum value.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U148 - Maximum cannot be less than minimum ?

  The SAP error message 5U148, "Maximum cannot be less than minimum," typically occurs in the context of configuration settings, particularly when defining ranges for certain parameters or fields in SAP. This error indicates that the maximum value set for a particular field or parameter is lower than the minimum value, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The most common cause is an error in the configuration settings where the maximum value is inadvertently set lower than the minimum value.
  Data Entry Error: During data entry, a user might have mistakenly entered values that do not adhere to the required logical constraints.
  System Migration or Upgrade Issues: If the system has been recently upgraded or migrated, there may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where the parameters are defined (e.g., in Customizing or transaction codes like SPRO).
  Verify the minimum and maximum