How To Fix GP186 - In a set the from value is greater than the to value.


GP186 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GP - FI-SL and CO planning

  • Message number: 186

  • Message text: In a set the from value is greater than the to value.

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  • What causes this issue?

    The evaluation of the planning parameter values to be planned produces
    an inconsistency, since the left interval limit of a set or a value
    variable is greater the the corresponding right interval 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?

    If you used variables, check your entries. Always check the value
    limits in the sets of the planning parameters used.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP186 - In a set the from value is greater than the to value. ?
    The SAP error message GP186, which states "In a set the from value is greater than the to value," typically occurs in the context of SAP's personnel administration or payroll modules, particularly when dealing with infotypes or data sets that require a range of values.
    
    Cause: This error arises when a user attempts to create or modify a set of values (for example, a range of dates, amounts, or other numerical values) where the starting value (the "from" value) is greater than the ending value (the "to" value). This is logically incorrect, as a range should always have the starting value less than or equal to the ending value.
    Solution: To resolve this error, follow these steps: Review the Input Values: Check the values you are entering in the relevant fields. Ensure that the "from" value is less than or equal to the "to" value. Correct the Values: If you find that the "from" value is

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