How To Fix DB666 - Specify only the upper range limit


DB666 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

  • Message number: 666

  • Message text: Specify only the upper range limit

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  • What causes this issue?

    You selected the <LS>LE</> (Less then or Equal) option and specified
    both range limits.

    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?

    With <LS>LE</>, you should specify only the upper range limit (in the
    <LS>From</> field).

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB666 - Specify only the upper range limit ?
    The SAP error message DB666, which states "Specify only the upper range limit," typically occurs in the context of database queries or selections where a range of values is expected. This error indicates that the system is expecting a range specification but has received an invalid input, often due to the way the selection criteria are defined.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Range Specification: The error usually arises when a user tries to specify a range in a selection screen but only provides the upper limit without a corresponding lower limit. Field Type Mismatch: If the field being queried expects a range but is not properly defined in the selection criteria, it can lead to this error. User Input Error: Users may inadvertently leave the lower limit blank while entering the upper limit.
    Solution: Check Selection Criteria: Ensure that both the lower and upper limits are specified when defining a range. If you only want to specify an upper

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