How To Fix 6B112 - Number of letters printed previously: Minimum value > maximum value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6B - Real estate correspondence messages

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Number of letters printed previously: Minimum value > maximum value

What causes this issue?

The lower limit you have specified for the number of previously printed
letters is higher than the upper limit.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the values so that the lower value does not exceed the upper
value.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6B112 - Number of letters printed previously: Minimum value > maximum value ?

  The SAP error message 6B112 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of the number of letters (or documents) that can be printed in a given context. Specifically, the error states that the minimum value for the number of letters printed is greater than the maximum value, which is logically inconsistent.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises from incorrect settings in the configuration of the output management system in SAP. It can occur in scenarios such as:
  
  Output Type Configuration: The output type settings may have been incorrectly defined, where the minimum number of letters is set higher than the maximum.
  Form Settings: The form or layout associated with the output type may have constraints that are not properly aligned with the output type settings.
  User Parameters: User-specific settings or parameters may have been incorrectly set, leading to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code NACE.
  Select the relevant application area (e.g., Sales, Purchasing).
  Find the output type that is causing the issue.
  Check the settings for the minimum and maximum number of letters printed. Ensure that the minimum value is less than or equal to the maximum value.
  
  
  
  Adjust Form Settings:
  
  If the output type is linked to a specific form, check the form settings in transaction SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript).
  Ensure that the form does not impose any conflicting constraints.
  
  
  
  Review User Parameters:
  
  Check if there are any user-specific settings that might be affecting the output configuration.
  You can do this by going to transaction SU01 and reviewing the user profile.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test to see if the error persists.
  Generate the output again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue continues, refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to output management and error message 6B112 for further insights.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: NACE (Output Types), SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms), SE71 (SAPscript), SU01 (User Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to output management and error 6B112.
  Output Management: Understanding the output management configuration in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the configuration issue causing the error message 6B112.