How To Fix APBAPI036 - Selection parameter &1 for &2: Lower limit of interval > upper limit

APBAPI036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APBAPI - Messages for IM BAPIs

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Selection parameter &1 for &2: Lower limit of interval > upper limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APBAPI036 - Selection parameter &1 for &2: Lower limit of interval > upper limit ?

  The SAP error message APBAPI036 indicates that there is an issue with the selection parameters used in a report or function module. Specifically, the error message states that the lower limit of an interval is greater than the upper limit, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to filter data using a range (interval) where the lower limit is set to a value that is greater than the upper limit.
  This can happen due to user input errors, incorrect data entry, or programmatic errors in the code that sets these parameters.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Review the selection parameters you are using. Ensure that the lower limit is indeed less than or equal to the upper limit. For example, if you are filtering dates, ensure that the start date is before or the same as the end date.
  
  
  Correct the Parameters: If