How To Fix ED081 - Correct the interval: Lower limit must be less than the upper limit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Correct the interval: Lower limit must be less than the upper limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED081 - Correct the interval: Lower limit must be less than the upper limit ?

  The SAP error message ED081, which states "Correct the interval: Lower limit must be less than the upper limit," typically occurs in the context of defining intervals for selection criteria in various SAP transactions or reports. This error indicates that the values entered for a range or interval are incorrect because the lower limit is not less than the upper limit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input: The most common cause is that the user has entered the lower limit value greater than or equal to the upper limit value.
  Data Entry Error: A typographical error or misunderstanding of the required input format can lead to this issue.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, if the intervals are being set up in a configuration or customization context, there may be a misconfiguration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Review the values entered for the lower and upper limits. Ensure that the lower limit is indeed less than the upper limit.
  
  For example, if