How To Fix AQ711 - The end position is less than the start position or too great

AQ711 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 711

• Message text: The end position is less than the start position or too great

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ711 - The end position is less than the start position or too great ?

  The SAP error message AQ711, which states "The end position is less than the start position or too great," typically occurs in the context of data selection or processing, particularly when dealing with ranges or intervals in reports, queries, or data extraction processes. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Range Specification: The error usually arises when a user specifies a range of values (like start and end positions) where the end position is either less than the start position or exceeds the allowable limits.
  Data Entry Error: It may occur due to a simple typographical error when entering values in a selection screen or parameter.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, it could be related to configuration settings in the system that define valid ranges for certain fields.
  Data Integrity Issues: If the data being processed has integrity issues, such as missing or corrupted records, it may lead to