How To Fix FRMLDLG138 - The lower limit of the lot size range is greater than the upper limit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLDLG - RMS-FRM: Dialog Messages for Formula

• Message number: 138

• Message text: The lower limit of the lot size range is greater than the upper limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLDLG138 - The lower limit of the lot size range is greater than the upper limit ?

  The SAP error message FRMLDLG138 indicates that there is an issue with the lot size range defined for a material or production process. Specifically, it means that the lower limit of the lot size range is set to a value that is greater than the upper limit, which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Lot Size Configuration: The lot size range has been incorrectly defined in the material master or production planning settings. This can happen due to manual entry errors or incorrect data migration.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was imported from another system or during a system upgrade, the lot size values may not have been correctly mapped or validated.
  User Input Error: During the creation or modification of a material or production order, a user may have inadvertently entered the lower limit as a higher value than the upper limit.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02 for change).
  Navigate to the relevant views (e.g., MRP, Purchasing) and check the lot size settings.
  Ensure that the lower limit is less than or equal to the upper limit.
  
  
  
  Adjust Lot Size Settings:
  
  If the values are incorrect, update the lot size range to ensure that the lower limit is less than the upper limit.
  Save the changes and recheck if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Review Production Planning Settings:
  
  If the error occurs in a production context, check the production version and related settings in the routing or production order.
  Ensure that the lot size settings in the routing or production order are also correct.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If data was migrated, perform a validation check on the lot size ranges for all relevant materials to ensure there are no other discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on lot size configuration and best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  MD04 - Stock/Requirements List
  CO01 - Create Production Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to lot size configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that users making changes have the appropriate authorizations to modify material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FRMLDLG138 error and ensure that the lot size configuration is correct.