How To Fix GK008 - Specify lower and upper limit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Specify lower and upper limit

What causes this issue?

The range requires a bottom and a top limit. The entries are
incomplete.

System Response

Error

How to fix this error?

Specify an item as the bottom limit and an item as the top limit.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK008 - Specify lower and upper limit ?

  The SAP error message GK008 ("Specify lower and upper limit") typically occurs in the context of SAP's controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with planning or budgeting scenarios. This error indicates that a required range of values (lower and upper limits) has not been specified for a particular parameter or field.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not provided the necessary lower and upper limits for a planning scenario, such as cost center planning, internal orders, or profit center planning.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the planning layout or in the settings of the controlling area that requires these limits to be defined.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the limits or entered them incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered both the lower and upper limits in the relevant fields. If you are using a planning layout, make sure that these fields are included and populated correctly.
  Review Planning Layout: If you are using a custom planning layout, check the configuration to ensure that the fields for lower and upper limits are correctly set up and are not hidden or disabled.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or planning scenario you are working with to understand the requirements for entering limits.
  Error Message Context: Pay attention to the context in which the error occurs. It may provide additional clues about which specific field or parameter is missing the limits.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to planning, such as KP06 (Cost Center Planning), KP07 (Cost Center Planning - Manual Entry), or others in the CO module.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on how to resolve it.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or user groups where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GK008 error and implement a solution to resolve it.