How To Fix CNV20201096 - Lower limit &1 is higher than upper limit &2 (for valid years)

CNV20201096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV20201 -

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Lower limit &1 is higher than upper limit &2 (for valid years)

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CNV20201096 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV20201096 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the range of valid years specified in a conversion or migration process. Specifically, the error states that the lower limit (year) is higher than the upper limit (year), which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when dealing with year-based data. The possible causes include:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The parameters for the valid year range may have been incorrectly set, leading to a situation where the lower limit is greater than the upper limit.
  Data Entry Error: Manual input errors when specifying the year range can lead to this issue.
  System Bug: In rare cases, there may be a bug in the migration tool or program that is causing this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the settings or parameters where the valid year range is defined. Ensure that