How To Fix /CPD/CL_MSG238 - Enter an upper limit that is greater than the lower limit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/CL_MSG -

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Enter an upper limit that is greater than the lower limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/CL_MSG238 - Enter an upper limit that is greater than the lower limit ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/CL_MSG238 indicates that there is an issue with the input values for a range, specifically that the upper limit you have entered is not greater than the lower limit. This is a common validation error that occurs when defining ranges for various parameters in SAP, such as in selection screens, configuration settings, or data entry forms.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The upper limit value is less than or equal to the lower limit value.
  The values entered in the fields are not in the expected format (e.g., numeric values where numbers are expected).
  There may be a logical error in the data entry process, where the user mistakenly inputs the limits in the wrong order.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the values you have entered for both the upper and lower limits. Ensure that the upper limit is indeed greater than the lower limit.
  Correct Order: