How To Fix C4015 - Second value & & is less than or equal to first value & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C4 - CTMS_SYNTAX_CHECK

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Second value & & is less than or equal to first value & &

What causes this issue?

You are allowed to enter an interval here, but your entry does not
accord with the requirements. In a closed interval, the second value
("to" value) must always be greater than the first value ("from"
value).

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 an interval whose first value is less than or equal to its second
value.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C4015 - Second value & & is less than or equal to first value & & ?

  The SAP error message C4015 indicates that there is a comparison issue in a condition where the second value is less than or equal to the first value. This error typically arises in the context of pricing, conditions, or calculations where the system expects a certain logical relationship between two values, but the provided values do not meet that expectation.
  Cause:
  The error message C4015 usually occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  
  Pricing Conditions: When defining pricing conditions in sales documents, if the condition records specify a range where the upper limit is less than or equal to the lower limit, this error will be triggered.
  
  
  Condition Records: If you are maintaining condition records (like discounts, surcharges, etc.) and the values for the condition are incorrectly set, leading to an invalid range.
  
  
  Custom Logic: If there is custom code or user exits that manipulate values and inadvertently create a situation where the second value is not greater than the first.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the C4015 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Records: Review the condition records related to the pricing or conditions in question. Ensure that the upper limit is greater than the lower limit. Adjust the values accordingly.
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure: If the error is related to a pricing procedure, check the configuration of the pricing procedure to ensure that the conditions are set up correctly.
  
  
  Debug Custom Code: If there is custom logic involved, debug the code to identify where the values are being set and ensure that the logic correctly maintains the expected relationships between the values.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the condition types and their expected value ranges.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or quality environment to ensure that the error is resolved before moving to production.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), or VK13 (Display Condition) to manage condition records.
  Pricing Procedure Configuration: The configuration can be accessed via transaction SPRO and navigating to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the underlying issue causing the C4015 error in your SAP system.