How To Fix DO204 - Fixed value range(s) is (are) not correct ranges

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DO - Dictionary: Mass activation of domains and data elements

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Fixed value range(s) is (are) not correct ranges

What causes this issue?

In a value range the lower limit must be smaller than the upper limit.
In some of the specified ranges the lower limit is larger than the
upper limit.

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?

Exchange the values for the lower and upper limits of these value
ranges.
Please note:
If it is a domain with data type CHAR, the values are taken into
consideration for the whole length of the domain, that is the
final space characters also belong to the fixed value.
The following is then true: '1000 ' < '70 '

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO204 - Fixed value range(s) is (are) not correct ranges ?

  The SAP error message DO204, which states "Fixed value range(s) is (are) not correct ranges," typically occurs in the context of data validation, particularly when working with fixed values in a selection screen or when defining ranges for data selection in reports or queries.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  
  Incorrect Range Definition: The ranges defined for a selection criterion do not conform to the expected format or values. For example, if you are defining a range for a numeric field, the lower limit may be greater than the upper limit.
  
  
  Invalid Fixed Values: If you are using fixed values in your selection criteria, the values may not be valid or may not exist in the database.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the data type of the field and the values being provided. For instance, trying to input a string value into a numeric field.
  
  
  Missing Values: If the selection criteria require certain values to be present and they are not, this can trigger the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DO204 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Range Definitions: Review the ranges you have defined in your selection screen or report. Ensure that the lower limit is less than or equal to the upper limit.
  
  
  Validate Fixed Values: Ensure that any fixed values you are using are valid and exist in the database. You can check the values in the relevant table to confirm.
  
  
  Data Type Consistency: Make sure that the values you are entering match the expected data type of the field. For example, if the field is numeric, ensure that you are not entering any non-numeric characters.
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: If you are using multiple selection criteria, ensure that they are logically consistent and do not conflict with each other.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, you can debug the program to see where the error is being triggered and inspect the values being passed to the selection criteria.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific transaction or report you are working with to understand the expected input formats and constraints.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: If you are encountering this error in a specific transaction, note the transaction code as it may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the DO204 error in SAP.