How To Fix K9043 - Enter a From-value which is smaller than the To-value for char. "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K9 - CO Planning Processor

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Enter a From-value which is smaller than the To-value for char. "&"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K9043 - Enter a From-value which is smaller than the To-value for char. "&" ?

  The SAP error message K9043 indicates that there is an issue with the range of values specified for a characteristic in a selection screen, typically in the context of a report or transaction related to controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (PA). The error specifically states that the "From-value" must be smaller than the "To-value" for the specified characteristic.
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you are trying to define a range for a characteristic (like a numeric or date field) where the starting value (From-value) is greater than or equal to the ending value (To-value). For example, if you are trying to filter a report by a range of values and you enter a From-value of 100 and a To-value of 50, the system will throw this error because it is logically incorrect.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Input Values: Review the values you have entered for the characteristic in question. Ensure that the From-value is indeed less than the To-value.
  
  
  Correct the Values: If you find that the values are incorrectly entered, correct them. For example, if you have:
  
  From-value: 100
  To-value: 50
  Change the From-value to a number less than 50, or change the To-value to a number greater than 100.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Types: Ensure that the data types of the values you are entering are compatible with the characteristic. For instance, if the characteristic expects numeric values, ensure you are not entering text or special characters.
  
  
  Re-run the Report/Transaction: After making the necessary corrections, re-run the report or transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: You can refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on the specific transaction or report you are working with.
  Transaction Codes: If you are working with specific transaction codes (like KOB1, KSB1, etc.), ensure you are familiar with the expected input formats for those transactions.
  User Exits and Enhancements: If you are using custom enhancements or user exits, check if there are any custom validations that might be affecting the input values.
  
  If the problem persists after checking the values, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.