How To Fix KA152 - Interval's lower limit & is larger than upper limit &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Interval's lower limit & is larger than upper limit &

What causes this issue?

The lower limit of an interval must be less than or equal to the upper
limit.

How to fix this error?

Correct the interval.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA152 - Interval's lower limit & is larger than upper limit & ?

  The SAP error message KA152 indicates that there is an issue with the intervals defined for a cost element or a cost center in the controlling (CO) module. Specifically, the error states that the lower limit of an interval is larger than the upper limit, which is logically incorrect and prevents the system from processing the data correctly.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Interval Definition: The most common cause of this error is that during the configuration of cost elements, cost centers, or internal orders, the intervals for certain parameters (like price, quantity, etc.) have been defined incorrectly. For example, if you set an interval where the lower limit is greater than the upper limit, the system will throw this error.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can also lead to this situation, where the user inadvertently inputs incorrect values for the limits.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: If there have been recent changes in the configuration settings related to controlling or if there are inconsistencies in the master data, this error may arise.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Interval Definitions: Go to the configuration settings for the relevant cost element or cost center and verify the interval definitions. Ensure that the lower limit is indeed less than or equal to the upper limit.
  
  
  Correct Data Entries: If the error is due to incorrect data entries, correct the values in the relevant master data records.
  
  
  Review Configuration Changes: If there have been recent changes to the configuration, review those changes to ensure they are correct and consistent with the overall system design.
  
  
  Testing: After making corrections, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before moving them to production to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration of cost elements and intervals.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KA01 (Create Cost Element), KA02 (Change Cost Element), or KA03 (Display Cost Element) to access and modify cost element settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for finding similar issues faced by other users and the solutions they implemented.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KA152 error in SAP.