How To Fix 72258 - Upper or lower limit not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 72 - Message Class for Time Management Reports

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Upper or lower limit not maintained

What causes this issue?

You have maintained processing types in the <ZH>Relevant proc. types</>
fields, or you have selected the <ZH>Interval</> field without
specifying an upper or lower limit. ifiziert ist. Die Angaben in diesen
Feldern sind nur im Zusammenhang mit der Eingabe einer Unter- oder
Obergrenze sinnvoll.

How to fix this error?

Enter a lower limit in the <zh>Min.</> field and/or an upper limit in
the <zh>Max.</> field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72258 - Upper or lower limit not maintained ?

  The SAP error message 72258, which states "Upper or lower limit not maintained," typically occurs in the context of configuration settings related to limits in various SAP modules, such as Material Management (MM), Production Planning (PP), or Quality Management (QM). This error indicates that a required limit value (either upper or lower) has not been defined for a specific parameter or setting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the upper or lower limit for a specific field or parameter has not been set in the system configuration.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the limits were supposed to be defined but were either omitted or incorrectly entered.
  Master Data Issues: The error can also arise from issues in master data records where limits are expected but not maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (e.g., SPRO transaction).
  Look for the specific module or area where the error is occurring and check if the upper and lower limits are defined.
  If they are not maintained, enter the appropriate values.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data records related to the transaction that triggered the error.
  Ensure that all necessary fields, including upper and lower limits, are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for the specific module to understand the requirements for maintaining limits.
  This can provide insights into what limits are necessary and how to configure them.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  Validate that the limits are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking configurations and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), MM01 (Create Material), or others depending on the context of the error.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to configuration settings or master data.
  Documentation and Notes: Check SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles (KBAs) for any known issues or additional guidance related to error 72258.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.