How To Fix DB6PM218 - Value must be within a range of &1 to &2

DB6PM218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB6PM - DB2 UDB for UNIX, Windows: Performance Monitoring

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Value must be within a range of &1 to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM218 - Value must be within a range of &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM218, which states "Value must be within a range of &1 to &2," typically indicates that a value you are trying to input or process in the system is outside the acceptable range defined by the system's configuration or business rules. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data entry, configuration settings, or while executing certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Input Value Out of Range: The value you are trying to enter is less than the minimum value (&1) or greater than the maximum value (&2) defined for that field.
  
  Configuration Issues: The acceptable range for the value may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Data Type Mismatch: The value being entered may not match the expected data type (e.g., entering a string where a number is expected).
  Business Logic Constraints: Certain business rules may impose restrictions on the values that can be entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the value